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American Samoa's earthquake swarms spark fears of underwater volcanic eruption. This is what we know so far

Experts are on the ground in American Samoa, monitoring weeks of seismic activity that is likely linked to a nearby underwater volcano. Although an eruption is possible, they say it will be very different to the devastating explosion seen recently in Tonga.

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Underwater and on the surface, drones study Lake Superior's small fish

ASHLAND, Min.. — Drones will be patrolling Lake Superior for the next few weeks — some underwater, some on the surface — trying to document how many little fish live in the big lake.

Tribune News Service

How much US electricity comes from wind power?

Almost 10% of US electricity comes from wind farms.

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Earthquake hits Philippines: What happened, where, and what next

At least four people were killed, while more than 200 aftershocks followed the quake.

Al Jazeera

7.1-magnitude earthquake hits northern Philippines, 4 killed

MANILA: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the northern Philippines Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, shattering windows of buildings at the epicentre and shaking high-rise towers more than 300 kilometres away in the capital Manila.

Bangkok Post

Five dead, 60 hurt as earthquake hits northern Philippines

Shallow quake was measured at above 7 magnitude and collapsed buildings near the epicentre in northern Abra province.

Al Jazeera

Philippine president visits quake-hit area as residents shelter outside

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos promised on Thursday to help rebuild homes damaged by a powerful earthquake on the island of Luzon, as terrified residents camped out in parks and on sidewalks after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the area.

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50 years ago, a powerful satellite overcame opposition and changed how we understand Earth forever

Landsat-1 gave us images of Earth like never before.

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Great Salt Lake in Utah hits record low levels amid two-decade drought, sparking warning of 'devastating' impact

The largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere hits its lowest point in almost 200 years.

ABC News

At least 1,000 killed after strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan

At least 1,000 killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked remote parts of Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise

The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday hit 1,000, disaster management officials said, with more than 600 injured and the toll expected to grow as information trickles in from remote mountain villages.

Reuters

‘Historic’ weather: why a cocktail of natural disasters is battering the US

As the world heats up, weather events will increase and overlap, testing the limits of nation’s resiliency and recovery

The Guardian - US

Yellowstone floods are a harbinger

Climate change is bound to increase the frequency and severity of such floods in the future, experts say

Salon

Preventing bird flu

Experts say previous outbreaks should have taught us how to avoid new ones

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Strong quake strikes Peru, no reports of damage or casualties

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck the Tirapata region of southern Peru on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

ABC News

Why is Indonesia's President Joko Widodo hanging out with Elon Musk?

Environmental groups write to the world's richest man, Elon Musk, flagging concerns over possible investments in Indonesia's nickel mining industry amid soaring demand for the resource for its use in electric vehicles.

Wales Online

Australia on tsunami alert after powerful earthquake hits Pacific Ocean island

Strong shake was felt at the epicentre of the quake on Macquarie Island

Reuters

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Macquarie Island region - USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck the Macquarie Island region in the southern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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Explosive Footage: Last Moments Before Mount St. Helens Eruption Caught On Camera

On May 18, 1980, a geologist transmitted his last words and a photographer snapped famed images of the massive eruption.

Zenger

Ancient Footprints Reshape Scientists’ Understanding Of Early Life In The Americas

The evidence confirms that human activity took place in North America 23,000 years ago.

Reuters

Tsunami warning lifted after quake in Tadine, New Caledonia region

A tsunami warning issued for Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu after an earthquake struck the Tadine, New Caledonia region on Thursday, has been lifted, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC).

Tribune News Service

Hours after earthquake hits Columbia area, another confirmed in different part of SC

An earthquake was confirmed in the Columbia area on Sunday, continuing a busy stretch of seismic activity in South Carolina.

Reuters

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes south of Tonga - USGS

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck about 455.5 kilometres (282.4 miles) south-southwest of Ohonua, Tonga, on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

The Independent UK

Huge earthquake could strike Bay Area at any moment, scientists warn

Geologists warn of danger from Hayward Fault under one of most densely populated parts of US

LiveScience

14 of the deadliest natural disasters in history

The world's deadliest natural disasters span more than 2,500 years of human history and include earthquakes, tsunamis and cyclones.

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