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Deadliest quake in decades leaves over 2,000 dead in Morocco

A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. More than 2,000 people were killed, and the toll was expected to rise as rescuers struggled Saturday to reach hard-hit…

France 24

Over 2,000 dead as powerful earthquake hits Morocco near Marrakesh

The earthquake struck late on Friday evening with the epicentre 75km west of Marrakesh, a major economic centre.

Al Jazeera

Secrets of the Octopus Garden: Moms nest at thermal springs to give their young the best chance for survival

Two miles below the ocean surface off Monterey, California, warm water percolates from the seafloor at the base of an underwater mountain. It’s a magical place, especially if you’re an octopus.

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Scientists want you to mail dead butterflies for research if you live in these states

The USGS wants to test if butterflies and other insects are being hurt by contaminants, such as those in pesticides. It's seeking specimens from Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

WEKU

A new era for Florida’s phosphates: rare earth minerals for EVs instead of fertilizers

The periodic table you may remember from chemistry class had two additional rows of elements below the main table. In the top added row are rare earth elements, metals critical in everyday technologies like cell phones and flat-screen TVs. Their global demand has skyrocketed for use in renewable energy technologies…

Miami Herald

Alaska earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after 7.2 magnitude quake

The tsunami warning was later changed to an advisory notice shortly after 9am UK time

Evening Standard

‘What are we willing to sacrifice?’ A journey down America’s most endangered river

The serene beauty of the Colorado River belies an ecosystem that is forever changed. I met the scientists fighting for its future

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'Forever chemicals' that may cause cancer found in nearly HALF of all US tap water

The synthetic compounds known collectively as PFAS are contaminating drinking water to varying extents in large cities and small towns — and in private wells and public systems

Daily Mirror

Nearly half of U.S. tap water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals," study estimates

Research builds on previous studies indicating widespread effects of chemicals linked to adverse health problems.

Axios

'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds

A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.

WEKU

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

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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.

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

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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.

LiveScience

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.

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Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - US

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

Reuters

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

The Guardian - US

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

Daily Mirror

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

Reuters

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.

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