U.S. Geological Survey

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Damages Homes, Cuts Power In Northern California

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook parts of Northern California, jolting people awake, and thousands were without power afterward.
By AP

Mauna Loa Lava In Hawaii No Longer Imminent Threat To Highway

Scientists in Hawaii say lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island.
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER, AP

Hawaii Volcano Lava Flow Steady After Starts And Stops

Kilauea Volcano is now erupting a steady stream of lava after a period of intermittent pulsing.
By AP

Replacement Names Proposed For Geographic Features Currently Using Derogatory Term

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has formally declared the term "squaw" to be derogatory and wants to remove the word from use by the federal government.
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Deadly Quake Hits Southern Mexico, Causing Buildings To Sway In Capital

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7 and was centered about 10 miles northeast of Acapulco.
By AP

Rescuers Racing In Haiti As Storm Threatens To Follow Earthquake

The 7.2 quake has left at least 724 people dead and 2,800 injured as rescuers try to find more survivors ahead of Tropical Storm Grace's arrival.
By Evens Sanon and Collin Binkley, AP

Trump Names Former Astronaut And Oil Geologist To Lead Key Scientific Agency

James Reilly, 63, has been tapped for director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Manmade Earthquakes Are Putting Even More Of The Country At Risk

You're more likely to experience a damaging earthquake this year if you live in Oklahoma than if you live in California.
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Ancient Tsunami Was Nearly As Tall As The Eiffel Tower

The sudden collapse of a volcano likely triggered the monstrous tsunami more than 70,000 years ago.
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Washington Is Finally Getting What It Deserves As It Sinks Into The Sea

Mother Nature has a great sense of humor.
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