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Tsunami warning lifted after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Tonga region

The government of Tonga asked citizens to move inland early on Saturday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck the sea around 211 km (131 miles) from the capital, though a tsunami warning issued for Tonga and American Samoa was lifted.

Reuters

Is Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, at risk of erupting?

Mauna Loa’s current seismic activity is above normal levels and has prompted an advisory level of yellow on the four-tier system, officials say

The Independent UK

2.1 million earthquake early warnings issued for San Francisco Bay Area quake

Many San Francisco Bay Area residents were given several seconds' warning before shaking arrived from a magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck under the mountains east of San Jose, California, this week.

Los Angeles Times

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How high was Hurricane Ian’s storm surge? These scientists hunt down the answer

The first thing James Fountain looks at in a hurricane-ravaged building is the ceiling fans.

Miami Herald

Is Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, at risk of erupting?

Mauna Loa’s current seismic activity is above normal levels and has prompted an advisory level of yellow on the four-tier system, officials say

The Independent UK

Is Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, at risk of erupting?

Mauna Loa’s current seismic activity is above normal levels and has prompted an advisory level of yellow on the four-tier system, officials say

The Independent UK

Quake strikes in Pacific off Central America, no reports of damage

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean between Central America and the Galapagos Islands on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no initial reports of damage.

Reuters

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Series of earthquakes rattle Hawaii amid Mauna Loa volcano unrest

Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on the planet and is in a “state of heightened unrest”, scientists say.

Al Jazeera

Hawaii volcano closed to visitors after dozens of earthquakes hit it in one day

The volcano’s current seismic activity is above normal levels, officials say

The Independent UK

These stunning satellite images look like abstract art – and they reveal much about our planet

Environmental scientists see flora, fauna and phenomena the rest of us rarely do. In this series, we’ve invited them to share their unique photos from the field.

The Conversation

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits northwest Oregon

Tremor was felt in nearby Lebanon and Salem

The Independent UK

Hurricane Ian brings half a foot of rainfall to the Lowcountry

Over six inches of rain fell in Summerville, as Hurricane Ian hit South Carolina, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Tribune News Service

Fault along Calif. coast could unleash earthquake on scale of San Andreas, study shows

LOS ANGELES — A fault system running nearly 70 miles along the coast of Los Angeles and Orange counties has the potential to trigger a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, according to a new study that is the latest to highlight the seismic threats facing Southern California.

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan earthquake: Train derails and buildings collapse after 6.9 magnitude tremor

Taiwan has been hit by a violent 6.9 magnitude earthquake and it is the second powerful tremor in as many days. A tsunami warning was issued by the US and Japan following the quake that saw a building collapse

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Solomon Islands' election postponement plans ensure global scrutiny will continue

There has been a flurry of international media and commentary attention on Solomon Islands in recent months. Since the news broke of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s intention to sign a security agreement with the People’s Republic of China, scrutiny of his every move and word has been intense.

ABC News

American Samoa's earthquake swarms spark fears of underwater volcanic eruption. This is what we know so far

Experts are on the ground in American Samoa, monitoring weeks of seismic activity that is likely linked to a nearby underwater volcano. Although an eruption is possible, they say it will be very different to the devastating explosion seen recently in Tonga.

Tribune News Service

Underwater and on the surface, drones study Lake Superior's small fish

ASHLAND, Min.. — Drones will be patrolling Lake Superior for the next few weeks — some underwater, some on the surface — trying to document how many little fish live in the big lake.

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How much US electricity comes from wind power?

Almost 10% of US electricity comes from wind farms.

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Earthquake hits Philippines: What happened, where, and what next

At least four people were killed, while more than 200 aftershocks followed the quake.

Bangkok Post

7.1-magnitude earthquake hits northern Philippines, 4 killed

MANILA: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the northern Philippines Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, shattering windows of buildings at the epicentre and shaking high-rise towers more than 300 kilometres away in the capital Manila.

Al Jazeera

Five dead, 60 hurt as earthquake hits northern Philippines

Shallow quake was measured at above 7 magnitude and collapsed buildings near the epicentre in northern Abra province.

Reuters

Philippine president visits quake-hit area as residents shelter outside

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos promised on Thursday to help rebuild homes damaged by a powerful earthquake on the island of Luzon, as terrified residents camped out in parks and on sidewalks after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the area.

Inverse

50 years ago, a powerful satellite overcame opposition and changed how we understand Earth forever

Landsat-1 gave us images of Earth like never before.

ABC News

Great Salt Lake in Utah hits record low levels amid two-decade drought, sparking warning of 'devastating' impact

The largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere hits its lowest point in almost 200 years.

Al Jazeera

At least 1,000 killed after strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan

At least 1,000 killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked remote parts of Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan.

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