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Articles tagged with earth-science

Cross-section illustration showing tectonic plates moving beneath Earth's surface with magma rising at a mid-ocean ridge
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Plate Tectonics: How the Earth's Crust Moves

Discover how plate tectonics shapes our planet — from Wegener's continental drift to subduction zones, earthquakes, and the story of Pangea.

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Illustrated diagram of the water cycle showing evaporation from the ocean, cloud formation, precipitation over mountains, and river runoff
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The Water Cycle Explained

A complete guide to the water cycle — how water moves through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and groundwater, and why it matters for life on Earth.

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Cracked road and buckled ground after a large earthquake, with a seismograph trace overlaid
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What Are Earthquakes and How Are They Measured?

Learn what causes earthquakes, how seismographs detect seismic waves, what the Richter and Moment Magnitude scales mean, and where the world's most dangerous earthquake zones are.

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What Is Atmosphere
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What Is Atmosphere?

Explore the layers of Earth's atmosphere, its composition, and why it is absolutely vital for sustaining life.

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Why Season Change
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Why Do Seasons Change?

A detailed explanation of why seasons change, factoring in Earth's axis, sunlight angles, and elevation.

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