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Yellowstone Volcano Area Hit by Biggest Earthquake for 5 Years
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit about 20 miles from the north-east entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
What Magma Moving Beneath Oregon Volcano Tells Us About Future Eruptions
Scientists have previously said changes in uplift caused by magma could indicate a future eruption.
Here's What Causes a Sonic Boom And Why It's Not an Earthquake
A sonic boom can bring about some of the seismic qualities of an earthquake, but there are some key differences between the two events.
People Trapped in Cable Cars After Mexico Earthquake Rocks Country
Cable cars in Mexico's capital—more than 200 miles from the quake's epicenter in Acapulco—could be seen swaying violently.
Yellowstone Has Most Earthquakes Since 2017 in 'Doozy' of a July
Scientists detected more than 1,000 earthquakes during the month, including a swarm of at least 764 below Yellowstone Lake.
Boulders Plummet Onto California Highway After 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake
The quake hit parts of Antelope Valley, California, near the state's border with Nevada.
'Mysterious' Bird Illness Prompts Bird Feeder Warning From Officials
Sick and dying birds with eye swelling and "crusty discharge" have been documented in several states, including Kentucky, where the latest warning was issued.
Where Invasive Zebra Mussels Came From Amid Warning They Are in 21 States
A U.S. Geological Survey expert launched nationwide alerts that led to the discovery of the "destructive shellfish" in pet stores across the country—from Alaska to Florida.
Earthquake Hits Texas near Eagle Pass as State Struggles with Winter Storm
A magnitude 3.4 quake struck on the border of Texas and Mexico, with people nearby saying they felt the tremor.
Southern California Hit by Three Earthquakes in a Single Day
The tremors took place in regions siting on the San Andreas Fault, an 800-mile area of the state known for its turbulent tectonic activity.
Time-Lapse Film Shows Boiling Lake Inside Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Growing
The lake, which appeared after the eruptions in 2018, is expected to reach up to 230 feet in depth.
Yellowstone Volcano Supereruption 2 Million Years Ago Lasted for Decades
Volcanologist Colin Wilson says the findings "change the way we think about the massive Yellowstone explosions."
Huge Fireball over Alaska Sets off Volcano Warning System 360 Miles Away
One witness described the event as an "enormous ball of light in the sky," as scientists say remains of the meteorite may have landed north of Innoko River.
Yellowstone Volcano Earthquake Swarm Sees 100 Events Recorded in One Day
Scientists say this is the best-recorded earthquake swarm to hit Yellowstone and the team is now analyzing the data from it.
New Jersey Earthquake of 3.1 Magnitude Felt as Far as New York City
New Jersey residents were woken up by an earthquake at 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning, with shaking felt miles from the epicenter.
San Andreas Swarm Could Put California at Risk For Over a Week
The swarm hit a section of the fault capable of producing earthquakes of magnitude 7 and above.
LA Earthquake That Rocked San Fernando Valley Thankfully Not 'The Big One'
The LAFD confirmed there has been no loss of life or serious injury as a result of the magnitude 4.2 quake which hit early on Thursday.
Boiling Lake Inside Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Is Now 130 Feet Deep
The USGS has released images of the newly-formed lake inside the Halema'uma'u crater.
NASA Images Show the Huge New Lake of Water in Hawaii's Kīlauea Volcano
The body of water—which is rusty brown in color due to chemical reactions —measures up to 100 feet deep and has an area of roughly five football fields.
Ridgecrest Earthquake, Potential Landslides in California
A heatwave is also ravishing the Desert Southwest, making California more vulnerable to landslides.
First Comprehensive Geological Map of the Moon Created by USGS
The map was put together using six regional maps made during the Apollo era, in combination with information collected during recent lunar missions.
Earthquake Hits Cuba and Jamaica, Multiple Sinkholes in Cayman Islands
The earthquakes currently happening in the Cuba region are unrelated to the quakes off southwest Puerto Rico.
Mystery Boom Heard Across San Diego, USGS Says It Wasn't an Earthquake
Residents said that the boom shook doors and furniture, as well as startling pets.
Airbnb Open Homes Activated in Puerto Rico
At 8:54 a.m. AST today, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake happened 13 kilometers southeast of Guanica
Albania Hit by Powerful 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Leaving at Least Six Dead
The tremor caused several buildings to collapse, burying people in the wreckage.
Submerged volcano in Alaska produced giant explosive gas bubbles
The bubbles are the result of magma being rapidly cooled by water as it shoots out of underwater vents.
Pool of Boiling Water In Hawaii Volcano Could End Up Over 200 Feet Deep
Water has been steadily rising in the pool since it was discovered at the end of July.
Yellowstone Volcano Eruption Fears Triggered by California Earthquakes
USGS scientist addresses spike in internet searches for Yellowstone caldera after the quakes.
California Earthquake: Large Tremor Strikes Day After Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a strong aftershock less than 24 hours after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck California.
Huge 'Dead Zone' Could Form in the Gulf of Mexico This Summer: NOAA
Scientists estimate that the dead zone could grow to around 7,829 square miles—or about the same size as the state of Massachusetts.