Mountain building, also known as orogenesis, is a geological process that involves the formation and uplift of large, elevated landforms, known as mountains. The term "orogenesis" comes from Greek ...

Explore the groundbreaking study that uses Re–Os isotope dating to reveal the timing of key tectonic events beneath Japan. Learn how Besshi-type volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits are helping ...

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Iceland. This area is the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which move apart ~ 2.5 cm/year. Subduction and the formation of continents, a ...

Scientists found marble-sized chunks of rock in an asteroid sample that wouldn't disintegrate. They realized that these pebbles are physical evidence of a mysterious geological process first spotted ...

In a groundbreaking study published in Communications Earth & Environment, researchers from the University of Manchester have uncovered a remarkable geological discovery beneath the North Sea. This ...

Mount Everest’s towering height isn’t shaped by tectonic forces alone. Its continued growth owes a quiet debt to nearby rivers. These rivers, cutting through deep gorges, have helped lift the mountain ...