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 ...

The River That Reversed Its Flow - And Changed Everything

The River That Reversed Its Flow – And Changed Everything

Jan Otte

Picture this: you wake up one morning and the river outside your window is flowing in the opposite direction. What was once rushing eastward toward the ocean now flows westward toward the mountains. It sounds impossible, yet this extraordinary phenomenon has shaped our planet more than you might imagine. Throughout Earth’s history, rivers have defied ...