Continental crust

New Research Challenges Stability of Earth’s Ancient Cratons

Recent geological studies reveal that Earth’s ancient crust, known as cratons, is undergoing significant changes, challenging long-held beliefs about their stability. Research on the North China Craton highlights dynamic processes leading to ‘decratonization,’ reshaping our understanding of geological stability and the evolution of Earth’s crust.

Study Reveals Ancient Origins of Earth’s Continents

Scientists have long been puzzled by the formation of the Earth’s continents, and a new study from the University of British Columbia sheds light on this ancient mystery. The study reveals that the first continents were likely formed through the…