Lithosphere and Asthenosphere
The lithosphere and the asthenosphere are the two layers of the Earth closest to the surface. These layers differ signific…
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Juan de Fuca plate
The Juan de Fuca Plate is a small tectonic plate off the northwestern coast of North America, primarily beneath the Pacific…
Earth's Inner Core is Changing Shape and Rotation
For decades, the Earth's inner core was thought to be a static, solid sphere of iron and nickel, unaltered by time. How…
Can Rocks Burn
Rocks, in general, do not burn like organic materials such as wood or cloth. This is because most rocks are composed of non…
Stream in Argentina Turns Blood-red
The Sarandí Stream in Avellaneda, a suburb of Buenos Aires, recently turned a vivid red , shocking residents and prompting s…
How Do Dinosaur Footprints Get Preserved in Rock
Dinosaur footprints are preserved in rock through a process known as the fossilization of trace fossils ( ichnofossils ).…
Scientists Discover Huge 'Islands' Deep in Earth's Mantle
Scientists find two huge 'islands' hidden beneath Earth's surface Deep within Earth’s mantle, more than 2,000 ki…
Oceanic Crust: Definition, Composition, Characteristics
Oceanic crust is the outermost solid layer of the Earth beneath the ocean basins. It is part of Earth's lithosphere and …
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