But when accumulated stress at these convergent plate boundaries releases suddenly, the plates can slip several meters and cause some of Earth's largest earthquakes. The timing and location of ...

When plates come together at convergent boundaries, they often slide under each other, which is called subduction. All of these movements can cause earthquakes. Earthquakes can build mountains or tear ...

This is a dramatic example of convergent evolution, when organisms that aren't closely related evolve similar traits as they both adapt to similar environments. There are a finite number of ...

The head of Cuba's Seismological Service, Enrique Diego Arango, issued a warning this Sunday emphasizing the critical need ...

Also known as subduction boundary, a convergent boundary occurs where ... This movement is felt as an earthquake. For more information, go to Slippin' and a Slidin'.

Enrique Diego Arango Arias, head of Cuba's National Seismological Service, announced that a noticeable tremor was detected by ...

When plates come together at convergent boundaries, they often slide under each other, which is called subduction. All of these movements can cause earthquakes. Earthquakes can build mountains or ...