The spreading of the seafloor around mid-ocean ridges as new rock is formed in between two tectonic plates.
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The process that takes place when two tectonic plates collide together, and one is pushed under another.
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A fixed place within the mantle or oceanic lithosphere where rocks melt to generate magma.
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Boundaries where the Earth's tectonic plates meet, where crust can be made, destroyed, and deformed as adjacent plates move.
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The upper layers of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, as opposed to the more fluid lower mantle and core.
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A shaking of the Earth's surface due to a release of energy within the crust that generates seismic waves.
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The earth below our feet is continually moving. How do changes underground lead to effects on the surface, and what happens to change these movements into devastating earthquakes? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Movement of...

Unreachable by man, scientists have developed a complex experiment to demonstrate the heat and pressure at the centre of the Earth. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The Earth's core is a dense ball of iron and nickel. To...

Where and when an earthquake will strike remains one of geology's greatest mysteries. Could modern science ever predict them? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Where and when an earthquake will strike remains a mystery. Most...

The land surface of the Earth accounts for 1% of its total volume. Travel from the core to Earth's surface, examining the layers that make up our planet. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The Earth is made up of four layers. The...

Rocks are constantly on the move. Eroded by water, sinking into the sea, and ejected by volcanoes, rocks have their very own cycle of existence. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The rock cycle is the process of rocks weathering...

The cycle of lava as a destructive and constructive force, building the structure of volcanoes and powering their devastating impact. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Volcanoes are landforms that occur along plate boundaries....

Where are fold mountain ranges found on our planet? And how do the movements of tectonic plates affect their growth? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. A Fold mountain forms over millions of years by a process called orogeny....

Cities near fault lines are at high risk of earthquakes. Can earthquakes be predicted, and how can these communities prepare for the worst? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Cities near fault lines are at high risk of...

The heat at the centre of our planet could fulfil all of our energy needs. Find out how some are already utilising geothermal power. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Geothermal power is obtained from heat within the...

Venture to the world’s highest hospital, at Mount Everest's Base Camp.
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Seashells are usually found on beaches. How have some ended up at the top of this mountain?
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Discover how Earth formed over 4.6 billion years ago, from a cloud of dust and gas to a planet with continents. Learn about the process of continental drift and how it shaped the seven continents we know today.



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Learn about the unique features of bays, gulfs, and coves, and how their shapes and connections to land set them apart. Discover what makes a gulf's deep inlet different from a bay's wide opening and how coves provide sheltered spots...

In this final segment of our journey through the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, we explore two awe-inspiring sights: the towering Mount Everest and the dazzling Aurora Borealis. Learn about the challenges faced by climbers...

Explore some of the most significant earthquakes in history, from the ancient tremors in China to the devastating events in San Francisco, Kashmir, Haiti, and Japan. Learn how these events have shaped seismological research and...

Unpack the geological processes that cause earthquakes, from the structure of the Earth's layers to the movement of tectonic plates. Understand the types of plate boundaries and the phenomena of seismic waves and fault lines, which...

Dive into the dynamics of earthquakes, from the initial tremors to the science behind their measurement. Learn how seismologists use seismographs to detect seismic waves and locate epicenters, aiding in earthquake preparedness and the...

Dr. Forrester teaches about landforms and bodies of water that cover the earth. She tells about how globes, maps, and atlases are ways to identify those landforms and bodies of water.