What’s more, the study is giving scientists a peek into the final moments of a tectonic plate’s life. The Juan de Fuca is one of the few remaining fragments of the once mighty Farallon plate ...

Here's What'll Happen When Plate Tectonics Grinds to a Halt A new study says we may only have another 1.45 billion years to enjoy the dynamic action of Earth’s geologic engine.

Intro to Plate Tectonic Theory Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer layer is made up of plates, which have moved throughout Earth's history. The theory explains the how and why behind ...