The "beast" on Google Maps — called Leviathan, dragon, snake and more by some — is actually just a byproduct of the tectonic plates beneath our feet.

The repeated claim that climate science is “settled” overlooks myriad uncertainties, competing mechanisms and computer models ...

From the Arctic permafrost to restless volcanoes and gas‑choked lakes, scientists are tracking a series of natural systems ...

A giant underwater canyon system in the Atlantic appears to have formed through tectonic forces rather than erosion.

Mantle plumes beneath volcanic hotspots, like Hawaii, Iceland, and the Galapagos, seem to be anchored into a large structure within the core-mantle boundary (CMB). A new study, published in Science ...

Do you know why it's called the Island of Fire? Learn about the surprising natural event that gave it this name and uncover ...

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Which ocean has the maximum number of islands in the world? Explore why the Pacific Ocean holds this record, along with its island groups, biodiversity, geological activity and key geography facts.

The power of volcanoes to change Earth’s climate may not be as ancient as previously thought. Throughout our planet’s history, the climate has fluctuated between “icehouse” and “greenhouse” conditions ...

Last week’s “Volcano Watch” article reviewed the lava fountaining eruption of Kilauea Iki in 1959. This week, we’ll continue looking back in time at the next episodic lava fountaining eruption in ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth’s average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate ...