Plate Tectonics
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Air Guns Give Glimpse Inside a Subduction ZoneSeismic waves show what happens when one tectonic plate dives beneath another.
By Crystal Gammon Last updated
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New Subduction Zone Forming Off Spain's CoastEmbryonic subduction zone is also site of killer earthquakes.
By Becky Oskin Last updated
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What is a subduction zone?A subduction zone is a collision between two of Earth's tectonic plates, where one plate sinks into the mantle underneath the other plate.
By Michael Dhar Published
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Can solar storms cause tsunamis?Solar storms can mess with Earth, but can they kick up a tsunami?
By Elizabeth Rayne Published
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Where are most of Earth's volcanoes?There are about 1,350 potentially active volcanoes on Earth. Where are most of these volcanoes located?
By Joe Phelan Published
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Oldest evidence of tectonic plates unearthed, sealed in ancient crystalsThe oldest evidence of tectonic plates are sealed in ancient crystals
By Tia Ghose Published
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Japan earthquake & tsunami of 2011: Facts and informationFacts and information about the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan.
By Becky Oskin Published
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Continental Drift: The groundbreaking theory of moving continentsContinental drift was Alfred Wegener's theory proposing continents move position on the Earth's surface.
By Becky Oskin Published
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Earth tipped on its side (and back again) in 'cosmic yo-yo' 84 million years agoA new study has confirmed a longstanding theory that Earth's crust tilted to the side, and eventually back again, around 84 million years ago.
By Harry Baker Published
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