From the time Earth came into existence, there has been long-term stability in some cratons of the continental crust and others ... of the North China Craton (NCC) and the western Pacific Ocean ...

Cratons are fascinating yet enigmatic geological formations. Known to be relatively stable portions of the Earth's ...

These movements have altered the positions and topography of the continents, contributing to the current state of the planet’s crust. While certain regions of the continental crust, known as ...