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Study says drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicals

A government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U_S_ contains potentially harmful compounds known as “forever chemicals.”

The Independent UK

Tonga 2022 eruption triggered the most intense lightning storm ever recorded

The plume generated during the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption in Tonga created the perfect conditions for a "supercharged" lightning storm.

LiveScience

Eight earthquakes in 4 weeks proves old fault exists near NC mountain town, USGS says

A North Carolina town was hit June 16 by its eight earthquake in just over three weeks, which means there’s an old fault line that’s now active, the U.S. Geological Survey says.

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Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano is spewing 'vog' and may launch dangerous glass shards

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano started erupting last week. Wind around the eruption site could carry volcanic smog and thin glass shards across the Big Island.

LiveScience

This new Mars map archive puts the entire Red Planet in the palm of your hand (video)

Viewing the Martian landscape is now easier than ever before, thanks to a new map archive generated from a treasure trove of data collected by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Space

Volcanic Eruption In Hawaii Sends Lava Flying, Forces Evacuations As Emergency Continues

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Zenger

Watch live: Lava cascades as Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts

Watch live as the Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island after a three-month pause.

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The 12 biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history

From Krakatoa to the Tonga blast, here are some of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

LiveScience

Hawaii volcano eruption: Kilauea spews lava as it erupts on Big Island with 'red warning' issued

A webcam live feed shows Kilauea volcano in the Halemaumau Crater on Hawaii's Big Island is erupting again. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes

Daily Mirror

Up to 70% of California beaches could disappear by end of the century

A new study uses satellites to predict what California’s famous coastline could look like by 2100

The Guardian - US

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Panama-Colombia border

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck in the Gulf of Darien near the border of Panama and Colombia late on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with tremors felt across both countries.

Reuters

States bordering Lake Superior could have as much nickel as Russia, Canada

WASHINGTON — The Lake Superior region could be home to as much nickel as Russia or Canada, some of the largest nickel producers in the world, according to estimates by the United States Geological Survey.

Tribune News Service

Could handbags be the haute couture solution to Florida’s python problem?

Invasive Burmese pythons are devastating wildlife but one firm believes turning snake leather into accessories could be a win-win

The Guardian - US

California earthquake: Houses 'shake' and people woken up as ANOTHER tremor hits

An earthquake has rocked Northern California including Sacramento, Chico, and Prattsville - the 5.3 magnitude quake comes just hours after another tremor measuring 5.5 shook the area, one of the BIGGEST in recent memory, according to local professors

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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Tribune News Service

‘A house of cards’: When the Big One comes, will Alameda be ready?

When the “Big One” eventually hits, the city of Alameda will have plenty to worry about.

AFP

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Indonesia: USGS

Jakarta (AFP) - A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the sea north of the main Indonesian island of Java, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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The recent changes of crop irrigation

Crop irrigation is an incredibly important component of agriculture at large. It has changed a lot in recent years

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Series of small earthquakes rattle Oakland hills, East Bay

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A series of three earthquakes — registering between a magnitude of 2.7 and 3.0 — struck Saturday morning in the Oakland hills, beneath the Oakland Zoo, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Zenger

At Least 16 Dead Following Powerful Earthquake In Ecuador

Authorities work to recover after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that shook southern Ecuador on Saturday.

Reuters

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands in New Zealand - USGS

An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck the Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Bangkok Post

6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Philippines

MANILA: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, with local authorities warning of aftershocks and possible damage.

Al Jazeera

Remote Tajikistan region shaken by magnitude 6.8 earthquake

No casualties were immediately reported following the quake near Sarez Lake bordering China.

Bangkok Post

6.8-magnitude quake rocks Tajikistan

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Tajikistan on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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Why we can't predict earthquakes

Elements of criteria can point towards the possibility of an earthquake but, at best, predictions are good guesses

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