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PFAS may be contaminating drinking water for up to 27% of Americans – study

Of 140 million people in the US who draw water from US aquifers via private or public wells, 70% at risk

The Guardian - US

Indonesia volcano eruption kills at least 10

An eruption of Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-laki stratovolcano rained debris and ash on villages on the island of Flores.

LiveScience

There’s Enough Lithium In Arkansas For The World’s EVs. Extracting It Is The Issue

A new study says there’s nine times more lithium in Arkansas than the projected need for EVs globally in 2030.

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This tiny section of the US Southeast could hold enough lithium to cover battery needs for years

Demand for lithium is rising as the world transitions toward clean energy and ramps up electric vehicle production

The Independent UK

Arkansas might be home to around 19 million tons of lithium — researchers use machine learning to quantify lithium abundance in the Smackover Formation

A study conducted by the USGS estimates that Arkansas's Lithium reserves could be 9x more than the projected global Lithium demand for EVs in 2030.

Tom’s Hardware

'Every volcano has its own personality': Mystery Mount Adams earthquake surge under investigation

Scientists are installing multiple temporary seismic monitoring stations to get a better understanding of the sharp increase in earthquakes recorded at Mount Adams.

LiveScience

Record spike in earthquakes at Washington's 'high threat' volcano sends researchers scrambling for answers

Six earthquakes were recorded at Mount Adams in September — the highest number in a single month since records began in 1982.

LiveScience

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Flash Flood Emergency Issued For Metro Atlanta

USGS and Army Corps of Engineers assessing Atlanta flooding post-Helene impact. Flash flood emergency issued for key areas.

Top News

4.7 magnitude Malibu earthquake shakes Southern California

The tremor struck just four miles north of the city

The Independent UK

Where can I see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026?

The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will pass over parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Spain.

Space

Russian volcano erupts triggering ash cloud alert for aircraft amid stronger second earthquake warning

Buildings in the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky were reportedly left ‘shaking’

The Independent UK

ESPN’s Malika Andrews praised for handling on-air earthquake ‘like a pro’

The earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 shook Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Quake felt from LA to San Diego, swaying buildings and knocking items off shelves but no big damage

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the Los Angeles area

The Independent UK

California struck by magnitude 5.2 earthquake shaking buildings in Los Angeles

Earthquake struck on Tuesday evening with its epicenter about 15 miles southwest of Lamont, with a boulder the ‘size of an SUV’ reportedly blocking Interstate 5

The Independent UK

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4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Region

4.9 magnitude earthquake near Los Angeles felt across Southern California and as far as Las Vegas. Importance of earthquake preparedness highlighted.

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'Spectacular and definitely hazardous': Yellowstone geyser erupts, firing steam and debris over nearby tourists

A hydrothermal eruption Tuesday (July 23) morning surprised visitors walking among the colorful hot springs in Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin, near the famous Old Faithful geyser.

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Biscuit Basin In Yellowstone Closed After Hydrothermal Explosion

Yellowstone National Park temporarily closes Biscuit Basin due to hydrothermal explosion. No injuries reported. USGS clarifies no imminent volcanic eruptio...

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Can Donald Trump Make U.S. Steel Corporation Great – Yet Again?

Nippon's acquisition of U.S. Steel Corporation is facing regulatory scrutiny, as well as political opposition. Can Trump, whose steel tariffs helped spur investments in the U.S. steel industry, make X great again by not opposing the acquisition?

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Are US earthquakes becoming more costly?

Earthquakes — mostly on the West Coast — cost the US around $14.7 billion per year.

Space

Where will the 2027 total solar eclipse on Aug. 2 be visible?

A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the 'eclipse of the century' in our guide.

Space

Total solar eclipse 2027: A complete guide to the 'eclipse of the century'

Discover the 'eclipse of the century' with this comprehensive total solar eclipse 2027 guide. Find out where to see it, the timings of totality and possible weather conditions for key locations.

Space

Where can I see the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024?

The path of annularity on Oct. 2, 2024, passes through the Pacific Ocean and South America. View detailed maps of where the eclipse will be visible here.

Space

Eclipse 2026: The next total solar eclipse will be Europe's 1st in 27 years

When is the next total solar eclipse? On Aug. 12, 2026, totality will come to Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

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4.8-magnitude earthquake felt across eastern U.S.

The quake was felt in New York City, Philadelphia and other cities across the eastern U.S.

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Aftershock Hits Near Gladstone, NJ Following Morning Earthquake

USGS reports aftershock in Gladstone, NJ following 4.8 main shock. Stay informed and prepared for seismic activity.

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