Plate Tectonics
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![Iberia subduction zone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/joq4oKFXRfkEpeRCrzwLe4-320-80.jpg)
New Subduction Zone Forming Off Spain's Coast
By Becky Oskin last updated
Embryonic subduction zone is also site of killer earthquakes.
![Diagram of plate tectonics showing subduction zone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P37tzEvgz6kzop4kkytPUV-320-80.jpg)
What is a subduction zone?
By Michael Dhar published
A subduction zone is a collision between two of Earth's tectonic plates, where one plate sinks into the mantle underneath the other plate.
![A big tsunami wave crashing on coastal houses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/to8Nht8uw3dUFAM2XEb9MA-320-80.jpg)
Can solar storms cause tsunamis?
By Elizabeth Rayne published
Solar storms can mess with Earth, but can they kick up a tsunami?
![A volcano erupts in Hawaii near the water.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8pwZPeJhsBXA4zhJy5FkHm-320-80.jpg)
Where are most of Earth's volcanoes?
By Joe Phelan published
There are about 1,350 potentially active volcanoes on Earth. Where are most of these volcanoes located?
![A red-gold colored zircon crystal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wLharVHdtAnvtHMXKAvzR-320-80.jpg)
Oldest evidence of tectonic plates unearthed, sealed in ancient crystals
By Tia Ghose published
The oldest evidence of tectonic plates are sealed in ancient crystals
![An aerial view of damage to Sukuiso, Japan, a week after the earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated the area in March, 2011. Also this isn't likely to happen on the East Coast, it's not inconceivable.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zt3S7B7ouWwYdGmNrfjjse-320-80.jpg)
Japan earthquake & tsunami of 2011: Facts and information
By Becky Oskin published
Facts and information about the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan.
![Continental drift theory introduced the idea Earth was once a single supercontinent.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Eq94DachknGZPxqQSoFKqP-320-80.jpg)
Continental Drift: The groundbreaking theory of moving continents
By Becky Oskin published
Continental drift was Alfred Wegener's theory proposing continents move position on the Earth's surface.
![A new study has confirmed a longstanding theory that the Earth's crust was tilted on its side around 84 million years ago.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AcXQE7fWqtL8Q829SfzBrW-320-80.jpg)
Earth tipped on its side (and back again) in 'cosmic yo-yo' 84 million years ago
By Harry Baker published
A new study has confirmed a longstanding theory that Earth's crust tilted to the side, and eventually back again, around 84 million years ago.
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