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Southern Philippines jolted by powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) locating the tremor southwest of Sarangani Island.

The Times of India

Researchers mapped 128 million US buildings for landslide exposure; 6.5 million Americans live in danger zones concentrated across Appalachia and the West Coast

A recent study identifies millions of Americans at risk from landslide hazards, revealing that densely populated eastern states have higher exposure. The challenges mount for rural communities when recovery from landslides is needed, contrasting with wealthier cities that implement zoning and engineering strategies to minimize risk. The findings stress the…

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How four fish imported to clean ponds became one of America's biggest invasive species problems

In the 1970s, wildlife and aquaculture managers in the southern United States imported four species of carp from Asia, bighead, silver, grass and black carp, intending to use them as a natural, low-cost way to control excess algae, aquatic weeds and snails in fish farm ponds and wastewater treatment facilities.…

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In 1973, Icelanders pumped more than 6 million cubic metres of seawater onto lava to protect a fishing harbour, creating a new breakwater

Iceland's Heimaey island faced a volcanic eruption in 1973 which threatened its vital fishing harbour. Authorities pumped millions of cubic meters of seawater onto advancing lava flows to cool them. This cooling effort slowed the molten rock, preventing it from closing the crucial harbour entrance. The eruption ultimately created a…

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In 1935, the US Army dropped bombs on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano hoping to divert a deadly lava flow away from Hilo

On December 27, 1935, something unusual happened in the skies above Hawaiʻi. US military aircraft dropped 40 bombs, not on an enemy, but on a river of molten lava pouring down the slopes of Mauna Loa. The eruption had begun a month earlier inside the volcano's summit caldera, and by…

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Why the Kumamoto earthquake is unusual compared to most tremors that hit Japan

Death toll is higher for such a shallow quake as it struck closer to population centres, seismologists say

The Independent UK

Inside one of America's most active volcanoes: How Pagan Island became home to just two residents

Far out in the western Pacific, in a chain of islands that form part of United States territory, sits Pagan, one of the most active volcanoes in the entire Mariana Islands arc. The island was completely evacuated in 1981 after a major eruption forced its small community to flee, and…

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake traps shoppers as mall collapses in Japan —‬ here's why the seismic event was unusual

A strong inland earthquake in southwestern Japan trapped people inside a shopping center and damaged infrastructure. Here's what made this quake unusual and why aftershocks remain a concern.

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In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one river

An invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, successfully defoliated the invasive trees. However, flycatchers had adapted to nesting in these tamarisk trees after habitat loss. The beetle's actions reduced critical habitat by ninety-four percent in some areas. Restoration…

The Economic Times

For decades, zinc smelters polluted Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain; crews later used mushroom compost and aircraft seeding to help vegetation return

Palmerton's Blue Mountain suffered severe environmental damage from zinc factory emissions. Heavy metals altered the landscape, harming vegetation and wildlife habitats. Restoration efforts focused on improving soil conditions and re-establishing plant cover. Aircraft distributed materials to treat difficult-to-access contaminated areas. The long-term work demonstrates ecosystem recovery after careful land treatment.

The Times of India

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

Florida accidentally created giant floating islands across Lake Okeechobee after decades of fertiliser runoff fueled explosive growth of invasive water hyacinths and other aquatic weeds, smothering habitats and clogging waterways

Lake Okeechobee faces nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff and tributaries. Excessive phosphorus and nitrogen fuel invasive aquatic plant growth, forming floating islands. A 2011 USGS study identified western tributaries as major nutrient contributors. These floating islands disrupt the lake's ecosystem and navigation. Sustained nutrient reduction throughout the watershed is crucial…

The Times of India

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…

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What Is a Doublet? The Rare Seismic Phenomenon Behind Venezuela's Deadliest Earthquake in Over a Century

On 24 June 2026, Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes, known as a doublet, causing widespread devastation and highlighting the unique dangers of such seismic events.

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Aid Floods In as Venezuela Digs for Survivors of Devastating Double Quake; Relief Updates

Twin earthquakes have killed at least 235 in Venezuela as global rescuers, medics and field hospitals rush to aid an overwhelmed nation.

The Times of India

6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, less than three weeks after a powerful tremor in the same region killed more than 80 people.

Latin Times

The $10 Billion Twin Earthquakes: Venezuela Braces for a Historic Economic Blow

Venezuela's twin earthquakes may leave behind one of the costliest natural disasters in the country's history, with U.S. earthquake experts warning that the economic impact could reach as much as 7% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) as authorities race to assess the full extent of the devastation.

Euronews

Seismic doublet: the phenomenon that turned Venezuela's tragedy into catastrophe

On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake and, 39 seconds later, a second quake hit, feeding back into the first. But what exactly is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous?

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U.S. Experts Warn Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes Could Leave More Than 10,000 Dead, Worst-Case Estimate Tops 100,000

Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes may ultimately leave more than 10,000 people dead, according to a new assessment by U.S. earthquake experts, who warn that the disaster has the potential to become one of the deadliest seismic events in modern Latin American history.

The Times of India

What is a 'doublet' earthquake? The science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century

The two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, killing more than 180 people, were part of a seismic phenomenon known as a “doublet”. The twin tremors marked Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in more than a century and left the country grappling with widespread destruction.

International Business Times UK

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill at Least 235 as Families Await News and Rescuers Race Through Rubble

Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing at least 235 people and injuring over 4,300. Rescue teams race against time to find survivors amid widespread destruction.

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What We Know About The Earthquake In Venezuela: ‘A Disaster Zone’

The death toll has reached 188 people and is expected to rise.

The Independent UK

What to know about earthquake early warning systems

Many countries have systems to alert people seconds before shaking begins in an earthquake

The Independent UK

The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

The deadly earthquakes that have struck Venezuela’s northern coast were an event known as a “doublet.”

International Business Times UK

Venezuela's Strongest Earthquake in 126 Years Leaves Devastation as Rescuers Fear Thousands May Still Be Trapped

Venezuela faces a humanitarian crisis after twin earthquakes, the strongest in 126 years, leave 164 dead and thousands trapped. International rescue efforts are underway amid widespread devastation.

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