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China dominates the world's lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years' worth in its own backyard

The USGS estimates there’s 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide untapped in parts of Appalachia.

Fortune · Apr 30

Grand Canyon mystery solved? Shocking new study claims a 'lost ancient lake' may have carved one of Earth’s greatest natural wonders

The Grand Canyon has long been seen as one of the most striking natural landscapes on Earth, yet its origins remain surprisingly unsettled. Scientists broadly agree that the Colorado River played a central role in carving the canyon millions of years ago as reported by USGS. Even so, the exact…

The Times of India · Apr 22

Lava bursts forth as Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts

Hawaii Volcanoes national park closed due to eruption of one of world’s most active volcanoes, located on Big Island

The Guardian - US · Apr 10

Shocking: Trump About to Nuke Iran? Mysterious Earthquake at a US Military Site

A series of earthquakes near Nevada's Tonopah Test Range has sparked curiosity due to its timing and location amidst geopolitical tensions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

Fire in the sky: Kīlauea volcano erupts in Hawaii shooting lava 1,300 feet into the air in the 10-hour eruption

Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi Island erupted again, shooting lava as high as 1,300 feet into the air. This eruption was particularly striking, even for a volcano that’s been active for decades. This was the 42nd episode in the current eruptive cycle, which began back in December 2024, as reported. The…

The Times of India · Feb 17

TSMC chipmaking factories rocked by magnitude 7.0 earthquake that was the strongest in 27 years, but facilities escaped unharmed — company's earthquake protection measures pay off

Yesterday, the ground shook off the coast of Taiwan, slamming the country with the strongest earthquake in 27 years. The seismic wave registered 7.0 in Taiwan's scales, or 6.6 to 6.7 according to the USGS standard. Thankfully, according to reports, TSMC's factories are all intact, saving the world from yet…

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 28, 2025

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been erupting for a whole year with lava shooting 1,400ft into the sky

Kilauea is one of the world’s youngest yet most active volcanoes, and one of the six active volcanoes in Hawaii

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Alaska Earthquake Today Stuns Anchorage as Families Call the 6.0 Jolt 'Terrifying'

A 6.0 earthquake struck near Anchorage, shaking homes across Southcentral Alaska as families described the sudden morning jolt as 'terrifying'. Officials report no major damage.

International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025

Yellowstone National Park Volcano Eruption Could Happen Soon: 'Anonymous' Shares Video Showing 'Bulge' Growing Beneath The Ground

A viral TikTok of alleged ground uplift at Yellowstone fuels speculation, but scientists say monitoring data shows normal activity and no signs of an impending eruption.

International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025

San Ramon Earthquake: Are the San Andreas and Hayward Faults Breaking Open?

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon, prompting concerns about the San Andreas and Hayward faults. Experts from the USGS and UC Berkeley explain whether these major fault lines are actually breaking open.

International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025