A hidden “tear” beneath the continents may have been fueling oceanic volcanoes for millions of years, study reveals.
7 continents of the world: The Earth consists of 71% and 29% of landmasses. These land masses are further divided into continents. The complicated geological process of plate tectonics led to the ...
Researchers discovered that continents don’t just split at the surface—they also peel from below, feeding volcanic activity in the oceans. Simulations reveal that slow mantle waves strip continental ...
Most people can point to the seven continents on a map, but the actual reality of these massive landmasses is […] ...