If this continues to develop, this rift could grow into a new tectonic plate boundary—splitting the African continent in half ...

Isotope analysis of gas from geothermal springs in Zambia could show that a new continental rift is forming, scientists say.

(jacus/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Hundreds of millions of years ago, our world looked very different from the way it does ...

Plate tectonics are the quiet force behind Earth's long story, moving continents and shaping mountains. This video shows how ...

Ancient tectonic plates continue to reshape the Earth's interior and reveal a deep connection to its global dynamics ...

Scientists have discovered a long hidden plate boundary near the east coast of Africa that dates back about 180 million years ...

Tectonic plates, which are massive slabs of solid rock that float on the Earth's mantle, can cause earthquakes and volcano ...

The Earth’s crust is constantly rewritten by volcanoes, erosion, and plate tectonics. New crust is being created while old ...

Helium-rich gases rising through hot springs could mark the early stages of continental breakup in southern Africa.

Scientists are continuing to find evidence that the earth beneath the Pacific Northwest is tearing apart, underscoring the ...