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Indonesia hit by 5.7 magnitude quake days after deadly 7.7 tremor

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck north-northwest of Ende in Indonesia on Monday morning, days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hit the country.

The Times of India

At least 38 killed after powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

An initial tsunami alert was subsequently lifted

The Independent UK

In 1974, Vietnam veteran Kenneth Deardorff moved to Alaska looking for work; 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to receive a homestead title

Vietnam veteran Kenneth Deardorff arrived in Alaska in 1974 with a geography degree and plans to find work with the US Geological Survey or another employer. Instead, the California native became fascinated by the idea of building a life in the state's remote wilderness. He travelled to the Bureau of…

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'California Is Super Overdue': Scientist Warns Mega Earthquake Could Strike Within Months

Geophysicist Stefan Burns warns of a potential mega earthquake in California within months, following seismic stress transfer from a 7.4-magnitude quake in Colombia.

International Business Times UK

What makes earthquakes so deadly?

Colombia and Venezuela experienced deadly earthquakes due to tectonic plate friction. The Nazca plate sliding beneath the South American plate caused tremors. Earthquake magnitude and depth significantly influenced the destructive impact. Building codes and terrain also played crucial roles in the devastation. International data sharing is vital for mitigating future…

The Economic Times

Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 240

PEREIRA (COLOMBIA) - Colombian volunteers on Tuesday dredged through rubble, searching for survivors from an earthquake that killed at least 240 people and leveled more than a hundred homes and office buildings.

Bangkok Post

Colombia declares national emergency as quake toll hits 111

Colombia declared a national emergency on Monday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the west of the country killed at least 111 people and injured 87 others as rescue teams searched for survivors trapped under debris. The quake prompted evacuations in the capital, Bogota, and was felt across other parts of…

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In Yellowstone, willows grew from 92 cm to 192 cm after wolves returned, while rewilding examples in the UK and India suggest ecosystems can recover with protection

Yellowstone's wolves initiated a remarkable ecosystem recovery after their reintroduction. Willow growth significantly increased, improving habitats for various wildlife species. This ecological restoration exemplifies rewilding, allowing natural processes to return. Similar rewilding projects are showing success in the United Kingdom and India. These examples highlight nature's capacity for rapid recovery…

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In 2001, scientists released beetles to fight an invasive tree. Years later, an endangered bird had lost 94% of its habitat along one western river

The breeding grounds of the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher stretch across thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams in the American Southwest, yet much of its habitat has long been difficult to assess in a consistent way. Thick vegetation, changing river systems and seasonal drought all make monitoring the small migratory…

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The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a city

A plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals that power electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, renewable energy storage, and America's growing clean energy network. The U.S. Geological Survey classifies lithium as a critical mineral because demand continues to…

The Economic Times

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5 people

More than 20 people were injured, and 300 have been displaced so far. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm local time, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres west-southwest of the city of Sicaya, in Huancayo province.

The Economic Times

Mexico earthquake: Tsunami threat lifted after 7.3 magnitude quake off Mexican coast

The tremor was felt in Guatamala and El Salvador

The Independent UK

What the Wandering Albatross Teaches Us About Longevity, Loyalty, and Loss

The numbers behind the longevityA wandering albatross can live past 70 years. Wisdom, a Laysan albatross tracked by the US Geological Survey since 1956, is the oldest known wild bird on record, still breeding in her seventies. The wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) routinely reaches 50 to 60 years in the…

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In 1905, a California canal burst and flooded a town, an Indian reservation, and dozens of farms before creating the Salton Sea, California’s largest lake today

An engineering error in California's desert created the Salton Sea over a century ago. The Colorado River breached an irrigation canal, flooding a low-lying basin for two years. This accidental lake became California's largest, once a popular holiday destination. However, its lack of an outlet caused salt concentration and environmental…

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Buried treasure: Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion smartphones and 130 million electric vehicles, scientists discover

The ancient Appalachian Mountains may be hiding one of the United States' most valuable untapped natural resources. According to new research by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the mountain range contains an estimated 2.5 million tons of lithium, enough to manufacture around 500 billion smartphones, 180 billion laptops or 130…

The Independent UK

Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 589 with over 50,000 missing and US military arrives for aid efforts

The support comes six months after US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro

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Things to know about the Venezuela earthquakes

A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 188 people and leaving more than 200 trapped

Bangkok Post

Thousands feared dead after Venezuela quakes

CARACAS - Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting ‌off powerful aftershocks.

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Venezuela earthquake mapped: Death toll ‘could exceed 10,000’ after powerful twin tremors

At least 32 people confirmed dead and over 700 injured after back-to-back tremors collapse buildings

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Venezuela declares state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes leave scores dead

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes have killed around 188 people and injured nearly…

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5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes northern California

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey, with no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

The Economic Times

Cuba earthquake: 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits offshore; tremors felt in Florida

Cuba earthquake today: A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook western Cuba on Monday. Buildings in Havana trembled and tremors reached Florida. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The quake occurred in waters west of Havana. Officials in Miami evacuated buildings as a precaution. This was the largest earthquake recorded…

The Economic Times

Earthquake in Florida, Miami, Orlando after 6.1 magnitude quake hits offshore Cuba

National Weather Service in Miami said in a tweet that it received several reports of shaking in the southwestern part of the state.

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How selling Alaska in 1867 was a costly mistake for Russia

In 1867, Russia’s decision to sell Alaska to America turned out to be a historic mistake that was to go unnoticed for years to come. The sum paid by the US was only $7,200,000. Although, in the light of the circumstances at the time, it appeared logical, retrospectively, the act…

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America’s next big clean energy resource could come from coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it

Across Appalachia, rust-colored water seeps from abandoned coal mines, staining rocks orange and coating stream beds with metals. These acidic discharges, known as acid mine drainage, are among the region’s most persistent environmental problems. They disrupt aquatic life, corrode pipes and can contaminate drinking water for decades.

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