While the actual dramatic split and creation of a new continent and ocean are at least a million years away and we'll all ...

Earth might not have seven continents after all. From an early age, most of us are taught to recognize seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America.

4 min read There are a few handfuls of major plates and dozens of smaller, or minor, plates. Six of the majors are named for the continents ... system connects the world's oceans, making the ...

The world's smallest continent is on the move - creeping about 2.8 inches, or seven centimetres, a year towards southeast Asia.

A research team is investigating the influence of the Zagros Mountains on the bending of Earth's surface. A team of ...

Explore the seven continents of the world, learn about the world's oceans and find out more about the Earth's poles. The continent of Europe Find out about the continent of Europe, including some ...