Tectonic plates

Scientists discover what gave birth to Earth’s indestructible continents

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Post published:May 26, 2024
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - The ground beneath our feet can feel solid, stable, and seemingly eternal. But the continents we call home are unique among our planetary neighbors, and their…

The enigma of the Craton: Scientists propose a new theory of the continent’s formation

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Post published:May 13, 2024
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A new study by Penn State researchers suggests that cratons, ancient structures that stabilize Earth's continents, formed about 3 billion years ago through processes initiated by atmospheric weathering of rocks,…