A new study uncovers how volatile-rich magmas propel diamond-bearing kimberlites from Earth’s depths. If you’ve ever admired a diamond, chances are it originated from a kimberlite. More than 70% of ...

Waves in Earth's mantle created by the rifting of continents may peel the planet's crust from below, feeding volcanoes in the middle of the ocean.

The Earth's mantle might not always move along in lockstep with the overlying tectonic crust—as set out in science textbooks for decades—but may instead behave differently. This is the conclusion of ...

A massive blob of material under Africa could be contributing to that continent's upheaval. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Deep ...

The Himalayas, renowned as the world’s highest mountain range, have always been a focal point of significant geological research. These majestic peaks, often seen as the epitome of Earth’s structural ...

Earth's crust once formed a dense "root" supporting Colombia's northern Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, but new research suggests this prop sank into the mantle millions of years ago. When you ...

Barbara John, left, a professor in the UW Department of Geology and Geophysics, and Frieder Klein, from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, describe core hosting some of the mantle rocks recovered ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Many seismologists and researchers have long believed the Earth ...

Earth’s mantle is divided into three layers: an upper region that extends to about 410 km below Earth’s surface, a mantle transition zone (MTZ) from about 410 km to 660 km depth, and a lower region ...

Boulder, Colo., USA: Article topics and locations include lava dome instability; deep drilling into the Nankai subduction zone, Japan; marine impact craters; and the Pacific’s oldest crust. These ...