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TSMC chipmaking factories rocked by magnitude 7.0 earthquake that was the strongest in 27 years, but facilities escaped unharmed — company's earthquake protection measures pay off

Yesterday, the ground shook off the coast of Taiwan, slamming the country with the strongest earthquake in 27 years. The seismic wave registered 7.0 in Taiwan's scales, or 6.6 to 6.7 according to the USGS standard. Thankfully, according to reports, TSMC's factories are all intact, saving the world from yet…

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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been erupting for a whole year with lava shooting 1,400ft into the sky

Kilauea is one of the world’s youngest yet most active volcanoes, and one of the six active volcanoes in Hawaii

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Alaska Earthquake Today Stuns Anchorage as Families Call the 6.0 Jolt 'Terrifying'

A 6.0 earthquake struck near Anchorage, shaking homes across Southcentral Alaska as families described the sudden morning jolt as 'terrifying'. Officials report no major damage.

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Yellowstone National Park Volcano Eruption Could Happen Soon: 'Anonymous' Shares Video Showing 'Bulge' Growing Beneath The Ground

A viral TikTok of alleged ground uplift at Yellowstone fuels speculation, but scientists say monitoring data shows normal activity and no signs of an impending eruption.

International Business Times UK

San Ramon Earthquake: Are the San Andreas and Hayward Faults Breaking Open?

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon, prompting concerns about the San Andreas and Hayward faults. Experts from the USGS and UC Berkeley explain whether these major fault lines are actually breaking open.

International Business Times UK

Earthquake Swarm Stuns San Francisco Bay Area: Was This Sudden Tremor a Warning Sign for a Bigger Disaster?

A sudden earthquake swarm, with tremors up to 3.8 magnitude, rattles the San Francisco Bay Area. Residents report 'jolts' as seismic activity clusters near San Ramon.

International Business Times UK

Why Turkey's Ground Won't Stop Shaking: Inside the Simav Fault Swarm

Twin 6.1 quakes in two months expose Balikesir's fragile ground and aging buildings as the Simav Fault continues to stir western Turkey.

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WATCH: 'Record high' lava fountains seen at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano in latest eruption

The US Geological Survey said "record high fountains" were measured in the latest episode of Hawaii's Kilauea volcanic eruption, which has been taking place at semiregular intervals since late last year.

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Earthquake In New York Reveals 'Ancient' Fault Line Is Now Active Again - Should You Be Worried?

The tremor was felt across the Lake Champlain Valley, with over 100 residents submitting reports of shaking.

International Business Times UK

Major Quake Strikes Off Southern Philippines

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings in the Asian nation as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Palau.

International Business Times

Total solar eclipse 2028: Everything you need to know about totality in Australia and New Zealand

A total solar eclipse will sweep across Australia and New Zealand on July 22, 2028, bringing over five minutes of midday darkness.

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Terrifying Videos Show Massive 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Wreaking Havoc In Philippines

"Praying for the Philippines."

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California Earthquake Disrupts Travel Plans—Should You Rethink Your Trip?

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake near Berkeley briefly disrupted Bay Area transit and travel, but experts say visitors to California should stay informed rather than cancel their plans.

International Business Times UK

Emergency alerts may not reach those who need them most in Colorado

Many Coloradans may never get an alert that could save their life during a disaster.

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March 2026 total lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the next 'blood moon'

A total lunar eclipse on March 2-4, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the last total lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028-2029.

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Rare ‘volnado’ phenomenon swirls during dramatic Kilauea eruption in Hawaii

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano’s latest eruption has produced a swirling cloud dubbed a “volnado”.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan earthquake latest: At least 800 dead and 2,500 injured as rescuers search rubble for survivors

Rescue operations still underway as officials say several villages are completely destroyed

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Glaciers across North America and Europe have lost an 'unprecedented' amount of ice in the past 4 years

Glaciers in Washington, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and the Swiss Alps have set grim records over the past four years, with both the annual amount of ice lost and the four-year average reaching all-time highs.

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The USGS says its new digital topographic maps are a “game changer” for hikers, trail runners and other outdoor explorers

The free maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field

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Dormant volcano erupts in Russia for first time in around 500 years, days after magnitude 8.8 megaquake

Krasheninnikov volcano has erupted on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. This is the second volcano to erupt in the region following the magnitude 8.8 megaquake on July 30.

The Independent UK

Earthquake hits New York City and New Jersey late Saturday as residents report buildings shaking

The earthquake’s epicenter was just north of Newark, New Jersey

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Russian volcano explodes in 'powerful' eruption, likely intensified by 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Klyuchevskoy volcano in Russia erupted shortly after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the same region.

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Russia earthquake: Magnitude 8.8 megaquake hits Kamchatka, generating tsunamis across the Pacific

The 8.8 magnitude megaquake is the joint-sixth largest earthquake ever recorded and the first tsunami waves have already hit Oahu, Hawaii.

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The 21 largest recorded earthquakes in history

A handful of regions around the world regularly unleash terrifyingly large earthquakes. Here are the 21 largest earthquakes on record.

International Business Times

Huge Quake Off Russia Sparks Pacific Tsunami Warnings

Tsunamis hit parts of Russia's Far East and Japan on Wednesday after a huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake, with warnings in place around the Pacific of waves of over three metres (10 feet) in places.

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