Hawaii State

A surge of seismic activity is striking the area near the summit of the Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii; more than 110 earthquakes have struck in the last 24 hours, with more than half striking within the last few hours. Scientists with USGS and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) are closely monitoring the situation as eyes across the community are drawn to the activity there.

Eyes on Volcano as Hawaii Sees Surge of Earthquakes Today

Unrest continues on the Big Island beneath Kīlauea Volcano’s upper East Rift Zone with more than 500 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours, including 12 magnitude-3 or greater. The largest earthquake in the elevated unrest sequence, that started on Monday, was a magnitude-3.9 today at 4:33 a.m....

Seismic activity continues to rattle Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone

Ever wondered what it would be like to walk inside a volcano?. Scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory don’t have to wonder. They’re doing it this week. With the assistance of a helicopter, the scientists are working to upgrade a sesimic monitoring station on hardened black lava covering the crater floor near Uēaloha (Byron Ledge) of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island.

Scientists walk inside Big Island volcano as earthquake numbers inch up slightly

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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

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The Boxing Day tsunami of 2004 remains one of the worst natural disasters in recorded history.Some 230,000 people died as the result of the cataclysm, which was sparked when a massive undersea earthquake off the western coast of Sumatra unleashed a series of devastating waves.These crashed over coastal areas across the region, hitting countries including Indonesia, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.And yet, moments before an unimaginable tragedy was about to strike, a startling discovery was made.As the water receded from a beach in Mahabalipuram, India, readying itself to return as a raging tsunami, a group of fishermen found themselves...

Devastating tsunami reveals drowned lost city in India

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

CBS News

Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall on Saturday killed at least nine people including an entire family while they were sleeping in Nepal's mountainous districts, officials said.The landslides buried houses in three separate areas in the country's mountainous region, about 250 kilometers (156 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu, according to Nepal's National Disaster Rescue and Reduction Management Authority.Five members of the same family were killed when their house was swallowed by a landslide while they were asleep at Malika village in Gulmi district. The victims included a couple, their daughter-in-law and two grandchildren including an 8-month-old girl.Two more people were...

At least 9 dead, including an entire family, after landslides slam Nepal

A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.2 hit near the coast of central Peru at 05:36 UTC on June 28, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 28 km (17 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.0 at a depth of 56 km (35 miles). The epicenter was...

Very strong M7.2 earthquake hits near the coast of central Peru, hazardous tsunami waves possible

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The explosion, far larger than the usual for the geyser, could easily have hurt visitors, but it’s not a sign the big one is coming.

Watch As Surprise Yellowstone Eruption Sends Rocks Flying And Visitors Fleeing

Texas State

Scurry County, TX

USA TODAY

Until Monday’s earthquake, the largest earthquake known to have been induced by enhanced oil recovery was a magnitude 4.6.

Rash of earthquakes blamed on oil production, including a magnitude 4.9 in Texas

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

The Center Square

(The Center Square) Volcanoes in Iceland that are about 70 million years old may still be erupting years from now, researchers from the University of Oregon concluded.
                Volcanoes on the country's Reykjanes Peninsula threaten the densely populated country. Local authorities declared a state of emergency in response to the eight series of volcanic eruptions that have happened since 2021, as 70% of the country lives in the southwest region. Plus, the region is home to the country's lone airport and many of its geothermal power...

University of Oregon researchers think 70 million-year-old Iceland volcanoes will still be around in 700 years

Oregon State

Blaine, WA

Selkirk Sentinel

In light of the6.4 magnitude earthquakerequired that struck Vancouver Island, BC, Canada today, July 11, 2024, many Washington State residents are wondering if and when they need to be concerned about tsunamis. The earthquake was located within 32 miles of the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Blaine, Washington.

Determining Tsunami Warnings After Earthquakes: Insight from the Vancouver Island Earthquake

Astoria, OR

Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano located on the Juan de Fuca Ridge — about 482 km (300 miles) west of Astoria, Oregon, has recently shown signals of resumed volcanic activity. Researchers have been tracking the volcano’s cyclical inflation and deflation since its last eruption in 2015. The rate...

Axial volcano shows signs of activity after years of dormancy

Maryland State

Fairfax County, VA

Washington, DC

The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

New York Post

We’re shook.

Earthquake activity as damaging as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius bears part of the blame for the total devastation of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 A.D., new research suggests.

The significant seismic stirring — which align with recovered, descriptive writings of shaking ground by Roman upper echelon Pliny the Younger — “played a significant role in the destruction of Pompeii and, possibly, influenced the choices of the Pompeiians who faced an inevitable death,” said study author Dr. Domenico Sparice. 



The surprising new findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Earth Science.

Earthquakes and volcano eruptions typically happen...

Pompeii suffered a second, devastating disaster — while fighting for survival after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius

It’s no secret that volcanoes are unpredictable, often hiding their secrets beneath layers of magma and age-old rock formations. However, an innovative solution to detect volcanic tremors is now in sight, thanks to relentless tenacity, and the power of technology. The researcher at the helm, making sure we’re a...

'Volcanic tremors' can now be detected to forecast eruptions

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

In the human family, the mysterious Denisovans were the ultimate survivors, until they weren’t.

Denisovans Survived For 160,000 Years In One Of Earth’s Harshest Places

California State

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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

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Kīlauea volcano rattled by nearly 1,000 earthquakes in three days

Nearly 1,000 earthquakes over the past three days have rattled Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, 250 of those earthquakes...

Kīlauea volcano rattled by nearly 1,000 earthquakes in three days

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