Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fueling volcanic activity in an unexpected ...

This 19-mile journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is like driving through Earth’s workshop, where the planet is still under construction. The drive begins at 4,000 feet elevation and drops ...

Lake Turkana in northern Kenya is often called the cradle of humankind. Home to some of the earliest hominids, its fossil-rich basin has helped scientists piece together the story of human evolution.

Lake Turkana in Kenya, known as the cradle of humanity, has shrunk in recent millennia – and the loss of water has led to ...

Saddle Road might be the most dramatic climate-changing drive in all of Hawaii. This 53-mile highway cuts right through the middle of the Big Island, passing between two massive volcanoes – Mauna Kea ...

Researchers have uncovered how climate-driven changes in lake levels influence fault activity and magma production in East Africa's Rift Valley. The research reveals a dynamic and interconnected ...

Tulane researchers uncover why some continental plates stay strong while others fracture, reshaping understanding of Earth’s ...

Tulane University researchers have discovered why some regions of Earth’s crust remain strong while others give way, challenging long-held ideas about how continents break apart. The study, published ...

As heavy rains continue pounding Kenya's highlands, deadly landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet County have claimed at least 30 ...

At least 21 people have died and 30 others are missing after a landslide in Kenya’s western Rift Valley region, where heavy rains have battered the area for days during the country’s ongoing short ...

Legends and rumors trail the elusive Queen of Sheba through the rock-hewn wonders and rugged hills of Ethiopia.

The African continent is gradually splitting apart. Although a new ocean is expected to form as a result, it won't be for millions of years.