To create the map, the researchers amassed over 2,000 stress orientations taken across North America, of which 300 are brand new. These measurements were taken from boreholes—long, narrow shafts ...

All the major wildfires that have hit the bulk of North America over the last 6 months make for a strikingly full picture when put together. This new map from NOAA shows each fire detected by ...

A controversial new study suggests our geography textbooks should be rewritten. Since we were young, we’ve learned that Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and South America ...

North America and Europe should be classed as ONE continent, scientists claim in controversial new study. Experts say break-up of European and North American continents is ongoing ...

Seismic mapping of North America has revealed that an ancient slab of crust buried beneath the Midwest is causing the crust above it to "drip" and suck down rocks from across the continent.

This collection of Funky Facts from Go Jetters focuses on North America, a continent found entirely within the northern hemisphere. In these clips, we explore iconic landmarks within the United ...

A map shows the ozone hole above Antarctica in September, when it was the size of North America. The ozone protects the Earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays.