Articles for tag: Atlantic Ocean, geological changes, Oceanography, Plate tectonics, seafloor spreading

Why the Atlantic Ocean Is Quietly Getting Bigger Each Year

Why the Atlantic Ocean Is Quietly Getting Bigger Each Year

Andrew Alpin

You might think the world’s oceans are unchanging, eternal features of our planet. The truth is far more dynamic and fascinating. As a result, the Atlantic Basin is expanding at about 0.8 to 2 inches a year, making it one of the most active geological features on Earth. This isn’t just some abstract scientific concept ...

Could There Be Volcanoes Under the Atlantic Ocean?

Could There Be Volcanoes Under the Atlantic Ocean?

Gargi Chakravorty

The Atlantic Ocean appears peaceful from above, but beneath its waves lies one of Earth’s most active volcanic regions. Scientists have spent decades mapping the ocean floor and uncovering thousands of underwater volcanic features. These discoveries reveal a hidden world of erupting seamounts, volcanic ridges, and molten lava flows that challenge our understanding of marine ...

Georgia Right Whales Calve Shallow

Georgia Right Whales Calve Shallow

Andrew Alpin

The waters off Georgia’s coast are playing host to one of nature’s most precious spectacles this winter. North Atlantic right whales have returned to their vital calving grounds, bringing hope amidst struggle for one of the world’s most endangered large whales. These magnificent creatures, weighing up to sixty tons, are making their annual journey to ...