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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.
Over 400 Earthquakes Have Hit Southern California in the Past Few Days
Fortunately, the earthquakes were not powerful enough to cause any damage or injuries on the surface.
Man Falls into America's Most Dangerous Volcano and Survives
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park official said the man was taken to hospital for urgent care.
USGS: California's Next Big Hazard Could Be a Volcano
A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey assesses the risk of volcanic eruptions across the state.
Yellowstone Supervolcano Risk Is at 'High Threat' Level
Misinformation, one scientist said, "causes unnecessary and unfounded anxiety" about the iconic national park.
Alaska's Volcano Experiences 'Explosive Eruption'
The eruption has created a 12,000 foot ash cloud.
USGS Preparing to Help America Mine Asteroids and Moon
Research geologist Laszlo Kestay said the USGS has been paying "close attention" to space resources for years.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano's Activity Has Slowed
The emissions from the volcano have lowered to pre-eruption levels.
Scientists Downgrade Kilauea Volcano Alert
Lava flow has almost stopped, but eruptions could still occur.
Lava From Kilauea Is Getting Closer to Park, Boat Ramp
It's headed for the boat ramp in Isaac Hale Park.