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Could Recent Cluster of SoCal Quakes Be a Lead Up to ‘The Big One’? Here’s What We Know
Southern California struck with 13 large tremors this year, with the latest rattling residents Monday.
August 14, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
Earthquake With Magnitude of 4.4 Strikes Los Angeles Area
LOS ANGELES—A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was strongly felt Monday afternoon from the Los Angeles area all the way ...
August 12, 2024
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The Associated Press
Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone Sends Plume of Steam and Mud Into the Air
The explosions are typically the result of water flashing into steam underground: USGS.
July 24, 2024
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Kos Temenes
Earthquake Hits Greater New York City, No ‘Major Impacts’ Reported
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey on Friday morning, officials say.
April 5, 2024
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Jack Phillips
‘High Probability’ California Could Have Destructive Quake in Next 100 Years: Study
There is also a chance for the largest quakes in California and Alaska, according to Mark Petersen, USGS ...
January 17, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
Federal Agency Reports More Than 400 Earthquakes Near Mount St. Helens
A large number of earthquakes has been reported near Washington's Mount St. Helens, which erupted in 1980.
November 9, 2023
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Jack Phillips
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts After 3 Months of Quiet
Another eruption has been detected at the Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.
September 10, 2023
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Aldgra Fredly
‘Debris Field’ Found in Missing Titanic Submarine Search, Says US Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard said that search and rescue crews found a debris field near the wreckage of ...
June 22, 2023
BY
Jack Phillips
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Northern Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan—A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan on Monday evening, shaking buildings in the capital and across much of ...
January 3, 2022
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The Associated Press
Earthquake of Magnitude 6.8 Strikes Near Port-Olry, Vanuatu: USGS
An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby ...
August 18, 2021
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Reuters
Tsunami Warning Issued After 8.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near New Zealand
A tsunami warning was issued after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near the coast of New Zealand on ...
March 4, 2021
BY
Jack Phillips
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Los Angeles, Followed by 3.3 Aftershock
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California early on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ...
July 30, 2020
BY
Jack Phillips
5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits California: USGS
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Central California around 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ...
June 24, 2020
BY
Jack Phillips
Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Idaho: USGS
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Idaho on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake ...
March 31, 2020
BY
Isabel van Brugen
USGS: Large Aftershock Hits Caribbean After 7.7 Magnitude Tremor
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed Tuesday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the Caribbean Sea near Jamaica and ...
January 29, 2020
BY
Jack Phillips
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Iran: USGS
A magnitude 5.1 quake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ...
January 27, 2020
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Jack Phillips
Multiple Earthquakes Hit Off the Southern Californian Shore
A number of earthquakes were reported off the shore of Southern California on June 5. The U.S. Geological ...
June 5, 2019
BY
Richard Szabo
USGS: 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West of Japan’s Main Island
A moderate, 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit off the main Japanese island of Honshu on April 11, said the ...
April 11, 2019
BY
Jack Phillips
Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Coast of Peru
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake has hit near the coast of central Peru, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The earthquake, ...
January 25, 2019
BY
Henry Jom
3 Strong Earthquakes Strike Off Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Several strong earthquakes hit off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, on Oct. 22. The strongest quake ...
October 22, 2018
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Jack Phillips
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Caledonia; More Than a Dozen Aftershocks Follow
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, and more than a dozen aftershocks hit near New Caledonia, ...
October 16, 2018
BY
Jack Phillips
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Anchorage, Alaska
An earthquake hit near Anchorage, Alaska, on the night of Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ...
October 15, 2018
BY
Jack Phillips
3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern California
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Riverside County, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on Sept. 30. ...
September 30, 2018
BY
Jack Phillips
Magnitude 6.3 Quake Causes Slight Damage in Central Ecuador
QUITO—A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck central Ecuador on Sept. 6, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, injuring one ...
September 7, 2018
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Reuters
Kilauea Volcano Calming Down, USGS Reports
The volcano, which has been disrupting life on Hawaii’s Big Island since May 4 might finally be slowing ...
August 21, 2018
BY
Chris Jasurek
Chemicals With Unknown Health Effects in America’s Drinking Water
America has a problem with drinking water pollution. It is not the pollution of old—massive amounts of industrial ...
September 17, 2016
BY
Tara MacIsaac
Japan and Ecuador Both Hit by More Earthquakes Days After Devastating Tremors
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan and a 6.1 quake hit Ecuador on April 20. Both countries are ...
April 20, 2016
BY
Denisse Moreno
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FDA Investigates New Cyclospora Outbreak as Cases on Rise Across Midwest
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Kimberly Hayek
Trump Denounces Communism, Touts Trump Accounts for Children in Georgia Speech
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Travis Gillmore
124 Swiss Lawmakers Condemn Beijing’s Transnational Repression of Falun Gong
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Arthur Zhang
Live From Capitol Hill: ‘Unbroken’ Panel Discussion on Artistic Freedom
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The New Cholesterol Pill Isn’t for Everyone. Here’s How to Tell.
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Sheramy Tsai
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Make Hospitals Compete on Price
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Lawrence Wilson
House Adopts Budget Blueprint for $95 Billion Reconciliation Package
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Jackson Richman
House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban
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Jackson Richman
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US Signs Nuclear Cooperation Deal With Saudi Arabia
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Emel Akan
Allergy Medication Recalled Over Possible ‘Life-Threatening’ Risks
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