Researchers mapped a pulsing mantle plume under Afar that channels molten rock upward, stretching Africa’s crust until it ...

First map of Earth's lost continent has been published. Story by Catherine Shuttleworth • 9mo. You might think you know all the continents, but what about Zealandia?

The map of Earth, long thought settled, could be far more dynamic than once imagined. Related Stories: Zealandia: Scientists discovered Earth’s missing 8th continent.

A study reveals that the oldest continental crust on Earth is slowly being broken up by shifting tectonic forces.

There is evidence that 60-70% of the Earth's continental crust was formed by around 3 billion years ago. It continues to grow today, but at rates that are more than 3 times slower. Most of that growth ...

New research on the geology of Zealandia is revealing how it formed – and why it sank In 1820, a Russian ship packed with sailors and, oddly, penguins – destined for the men's dinner ...

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Beneath the South Pacific Ocean lies a microcontinent that was hidden for over 300 years. Zealandia, which separated from Australia millions of years ago and was once Earth's eighth continent, is ...

Map reveals Earth's lost eighth continent Zealandia. NEW YORK, Oct 1, (Agencies): After hundreds of years of speculation, scientists say they've finally mapped out Earth's "lost" eighth continent, ...