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7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Causing Widespread Damage And Casualties

7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu causes fatalities, injuries, and infrastructure damage. International aid mobilized for recovery.

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Powerful 7.3 Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Causing Widespread Damage

Vanuatu struck by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake causing destruction in Port Vila, highlighting the region's vulnerability and need for international cooperation.

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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

The USGS says a magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean

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State of emergency in Vanuatu after powerful earthquake hits Pacific island

Hospital staff say at least six people have been killed and 50 injured, while embassy officials say buildings in Port Vila damaged in 7.3 magnitude quake

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Just a fraction of the hydrogen hidden beneath Earth's surface could power Earth for 200 years, scientists find

Trillions of tons of hydrogen gas are likely buried in rocks and reservoirs beneath Earth's surface, but researchers aren't sure where it is yet.

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The National Weather Service cancels tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after 7.0 earthquake

The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday

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Watch aerials from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning

This feed shows aerials over San Francisco Bay after northern California was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake late Thursday morning (5 December), prompting a tsunami warning.

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Massive magnitude 7 earthquake strikes off California coast

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck off the coast of Petrolia, California on Thursday (Dec. 5).

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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake rattles northern California

Quake triggered a tsunami warning for at least 5.3 million Californians, which was later withdrawn

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As the U.S.-China Trade War Heats Up, Here's 1 Stock to Buy

In the latest tit-for-tat trade war move, China is cutting off exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the U.S. This move has one metals stock really heating up.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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4.7 magnitude Malibu earthquake shakes Southern California

The tremor struck just four miles north of the city

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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.

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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

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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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