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In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of landIn 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained ...
Science says sand isn’t always made from rocks: Some beaches are built from the remains of living thingsThe next time you stroll along a white tropical beach, remember that the sand beneath your feet may have a far more complex origin than ero...
A museum drawer hid this dinosaur secret for 40 years, until now when everything changedAntarctica dinosaur fossil discovery: A forgotten fossil, overlooked for 40 years in a museum drawer, has revealed Antarctica's first dinos...
Scientists discovered a forgotten 'yellow brick road' at the bottom of the oceanScientists aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel were astonished to discover a remarkably paved 'road' on the ocean floor near Hawaii. Thi...
Bermuda Triangle mystery takes dramatic turn as scientists reveal what’s really hidden deep beneath the Atlantic OceanBermuda Triangle mystery solved: Scientists have uncovered a geological secret beneath Bermuda. A massive, lighter rock layer, formed durin...
In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian OceanScientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost ...
These strange pink rocks in Antarctica just revealed a massive hidden granite giant beneath the iceBright pink granite boulders, out of place on Antarctica's volcanic Hudson Mountains, have revealed a colossal granite formation stretching...
Bermuda’s Hidden 12.4-Mile-Thick Rock Layer: What Secrets Does It Hold?Scientists found a massive rock layer under Bermuda, 12.4 miles thick. This formation is unlike any other oceanic island. It formed 31 mill...
What Pink Rocks in Antarctica Just Revealed About Earth’s PastScientists in West Antarctica discovered a massive granite formation, miles beneath the ice, hinted at by scattered pink boulders. This anc...
A paved path 1,000 meters below the Pacific? Scientists spot a mysterious ‘yellow brick road’ near Hawaii, and humans didn’t build itA research expedition found a strange 'yellow brick road' on the ocean floor near Hawaii. The site is on the Liliʻuokalani Ridge. Scientist...
Gold rush from the Earth's core? Researchers reveal precious metals leakNew research reveals that Earth's core is leaking gold. Precious metals are moving from the core to the mantle and crust. Scientists discov...
Santorini Greece Earthquakes: Why 8,000 tremors have hit the islands with Spiderweb-like faults and a 6.5 lakh-year dark historyNearly 8,000 earthquakes have shaken Greece's Santorini island since late January, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. A...
Scientists make 'disturbing' discovery on remote island, spot plastic rocks off Brazilian coastGeologist Fernanda Avelar Santos was startled to find an unsettling sign of human impact.
Explosive eruption rocks volcano on Caribbean's St. VincentEmergency management officials said the ash column was about 20,000 feet (6 kilometers) high and that the ash was headed east into the Atla...
Discover Hong Kong's Great Outdoors With Nat Geo Explorers Astrid Anderson & Jonathan Cybulski
2 billion years of volcanic activity on Mars unveiledThe finding confirms that some of the longest-lived volcanoes in the solar system may be found on the red planet.
Darwin's trail: Take a trip to the exotic Galapagos IslandsVisit Galapagos Islands and get clicked with sea lions,giant pinta tortoise and more.
How Earth got its continents discoveredThe researchers discovered the geochemical signature of erupted lavas reached continental crust-like composition about 10 million years ago.
Beaches offer perfect blend of romance & adventureKid-friendly to rocky beaches with white, black and even red sand, the shores in Greece are distinctive and inviting.
Galapagos Island depicts nature's richness & diversity but also fragilityA trip to the Galapagos Islands at the very end of the world, reminds how magnificent our planet is. After all, the remarkable & unique wil...