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Scientists propose solution to ‘Gaia puzzle’

Geology Page - July 3, 2018

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Earth could have supported continental crust, life earlier than thought

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Utah fossil reveals global exodus of mammals’ near relatives to major continents

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Formation of supercontinents and strength of ocean tides

Cratonic lithosphere with a high-density root undergoes delamination when perturbed by mantle plumes from beneath. The removed cratonic root then thermally grows back, with its rock fabrics preserving recent mantle deformation.

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Continental interiors may not be as tectonically stable as geologists think

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Continental drift created biologically diverse coral reefs

Geology Page - May 7, 2016

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Supercontinent rift formed bizarre Bunbury rocks

Geology Page - May 3, 2016

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Researchers define links within two supercontinents

Geology Page - April 12, 2016

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Ancient rocks of Tetons formed by continental collisions

Geology Page - January 30, 2016

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Breakthrough in continuous monitoring of CO2 leaks from storage sites could...

Geology Page - January 24, 2016

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Scientists detect deep carbon emissions associated with continental rifting

Geology Page - January 20, 2016

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Chinese continental shelf of exotic origin collided with continental China 100...

Geology Page - September 22, 2015

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Fragment of continental crust found under south east Iceland

Geology Page - April 14, 2015

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Scientists discover elusive secret of how continents formed

Geology Page - April 1, 2015

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Questions of continental crust

Geology Page - November 29, 2014

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Mysterious Midcontinent Rift is a geological hybrid

Geology Page - October 17, 2014

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Hottest lava eruption linked to growth of first continents

Geology Page - June 24, 2014

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Earth’s breathable atmosphere a result of continents taking control of the...

Geology Page - June 9, 2014

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Asymmetric continental margins and the slow birth of an ocean

Geology Page - June 7, 2014

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Computer simulation sheds light on how Earth’s continents were born

Geology Page - September 16, 2013

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Expedition to Study Ancient Continental Breakup West of Spain

Geology Page - May 25, 2013

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New Theory On Formation of Oldest Continents

Geology Page - March 19, 2012

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When Continents Collide: New Twist to 50-Million-Year-Old Tale

Geology Page - March 1, 2012

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