Even the oldest and most stable of lithospheric structures can’t withstand geologic machinations deep within the Earth.

Experts say portions of the continent are pulling apart, creating the possibility that the Horn of Africa will become an island.

Although the Caribbean is well-known for its sunshine and beaches, it now has a new claim to fame in the world of plate tectonics." "It's wild to think that in some ways tectonic plates have a ...

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