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Watch: Volcano Spews Lava For Hours Before Eruption Pauses In US
The Halemaumau eruption at Kilauea paused abruptly after nine hours of continuous lava fountaining on June 1, 2026.
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New Lithium Reserves In US Can Power 500 Billion Phones, Reveals Study
The US Geological Survey stated in a new study that the Appalachians contain an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium.
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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Gulf Of California
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Gulf of California on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
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Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the sea north of the Indonesian island of Java, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday.
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Philippines
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Philippines on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of aftershocks and possible damage.
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Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Hits Central Philippines, No Casualties
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no reports of casualties or significant damage.
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After Cyclone Gabrielle, Strong Earthquake Hits New Zealand
New Zealand's capital Wellington was swayed by a strong earthquake Wednesday, with residents reporting feeling a sudden jolt and buildings quivering.
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Tsunami Alert After 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pacific Nation Of Vanuatu
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast from the Pacific nation of Vanuatu late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering a tsunami warning for the region.
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Landsat 9: NASA, USGS Release First Light Images of Earth Capture by Satellite
Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and USGS was launched on September 27, 2021. It has now collected its first light images of Earth.
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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines: US Geological Survey
A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage.
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Strong Earthquake Hits Costa Rica-Panama Border: US Geological Survey
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Panama-Costa Rica border around midnight on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with the potential to cause casualties and "significant damage".
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Strong 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits El Salvador, Says USGS
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador on Thursday near the capital San Salvador, the US Geological Survey said.
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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast Of Southern Greece
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Greece on Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
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Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Explosion Spews Ash As Lava Flows Into Sea
A small explosion at the summit of Hawaii's erupting Kilauea Volcano on Sunday sent ash spewing into the air, creating a driving hazard for roads on parts of the Big Island, the US Geological Survey said.
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No, Don't Roast Marshmallows At The Hawaii Volcano, Say Authorities
Someone actually asked the US Geological Survey if it is OK to roast marshmallows over volcanic lava. And the USGS actually took the time to answer.
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Watch: Volcano Spews Lava For Hours Before Eruption Pauses In US
The Halemaumau eruption at Kilauea paused abruptly after nine hours of continuous lava fountaining on June 1, 2026.
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New Lithium Reserves In US Can Power 500 Billion Phones, Reveals Study
The US Geological Survey stated in a new study that the Appalachians contain an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium.
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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Gulf Of California
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Gulf of California on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
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Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the sea north of the Indonesian island of Java, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday.
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Philippines
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Philippines on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of aftershocks and possible damage.
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Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Hits Central Philippines, No Casualties
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no reports of casualties or significant damage.
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After Cyclone Gabrielle, Strong Earthquake Hits New Zealand
New Zealand's capital Wellington was swayed by a strong earthquake Wednesday, with residents reporting feeling a sudden jolt and buildings quivering.
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Tsunami Alert After 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pacific Nation Of Vanuatu
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast from the Pacific nation of Vanuatu late Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, triggering a tsunami warning for the region.
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Landsat 9: NASA, USGS Release First Light Images of Earth Capture by Satellite
Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and USGS was launched on September 27, 2021. It has now collected its first light images of Earth.
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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines: US Geological Survey
A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage.
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Strong Earthquake Hits Costa Rica-Panama Border: US Geological Survey
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Panama-Costa Rica border around midnight on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with the potential to cause casualties and "significant damage".
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Strong 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits El Salvador, Says USGS
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of El Salvador on Thursday near the capital San Salvador, the US Geological Survey said.
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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast Of Southern Greece
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Greece on Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
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Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Explosion Spews Ash As Lava Flows Into Sea
A small explosion at the summit of Hawaii's erupting Kilauea Volcano on Sunday sent ash spewing into the air, creating a driving hazard for roads on parts of the Big Island, the US Geological Survey said.
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No, Don't Roast Marshmallows At The Hawaii Volcano, Say Authorities
Someone actually asked the US Geological Survey if it is OK to roast marshmallows over volcanic lava. And the USGS actually took the time to answer.
