Now-famous CCTV footage from March confirms faulting dynamics that researchers could previously only infer.
Viral Myanmar Earthquake Video Shows First Visual Evidence of Rare Seismic Phenomena
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Environmentalist Lawsuit Halts Construction of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Environmental groups allege that officials broke federal law by rushing construction without attaining public input or an environmental impact statement.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season Is About to Get Real
After a slow start to the season, a marine heatwave is priming the Atlantic Basin for hurricane formation.
Test Your Knowledge: Everything You Need to Know About Clouds
Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me?
There are a few reasons why your cat likes to be in physical contact with you
How to Save Money on Groceries: 9 Sustainable Tips
These tips can keep your hard-earned cash in hand while preventing food waste
Grand Canyon ‘Megafire’ Explodes in Size and Is Now Creating Its Own Weather
The Dragon Bravo wildfire has been burning for over a month, and U.S. firefighting agencies are too understaffed to stop it.
Russia’s Colossal Earthquake May Have Ignited Multiple Volcanoes
Seven volcanoes in the area erupted simultaneously, and for the first time in almost 300 years.
Researchers Uncover Hurricane Sandy’s Hidden Death Toll
New research shows that hurricanes increase the risk of death among seniors who continue to live in storm-battered areas, but the mortality impacts vary by region.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Canada and U.S., Triggering Air Quality Alerts
Hundreds of uncontrolled wildfires have created a public health hazard across much of North America.
‘Sleeping Giant’ Fault Under Canada Shows Major Earthquake Potential
The Tintina fault hasn’t produced a large earthquake in 12,000 years, but that could soon change, researchers warn.
The Pacific Dodged a Monster Tsunami After One of the Biggest Quakes Ever. Here’s Why
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula shook the Pacific, but its tsunami fizzled. A geologist explains why.
In Rare Spasm of Sanity, Pentagon Backtracks on Plan to Scuttle Storm Tracking
The Department of Defense has walked back its decision to stop sharing satellite storm data with federal forecasters.
Astonishing ‘Megaflash’ Sets World Record for Longest Lightning Strike
The streak of lightning, detected using geostationary satellites, stretched across a mild-blowing 515 miles.
Weirdly Hot Rocks in New England Traced to 80-Million-Year-Old Greenland Rift
New research suggests Earth’s lithosphere is dripping rocks like lava lamps.
Trump’s EPA Wants to Pretend That Greenhouse Gases Aren’t a Threat to Human Health
The Trump administration’s latest and greatest assault on climate change mitigation would eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions regulations for motor vehicles and engines.
Trump’s EPA Wants to Pretend That Greenhouse Gases Aren’t a Threat to Human Health
The Trump administration’s latest and greatest assault on climate change mitigation would eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions regulations for motor vehicles and engines.
The Arctic Got So Warm in February, Svalbard’s Ground Was ‘Like Soft Ice Cream’
The Arctic outpost meant to safeguard humanity’s future is now ground zero for a host of issues linked to climate change.
The Arctic Got So Warm in February, Svalbard’s Ground Was ‘Like Soft Ice Cream’
The Arctic outpost meant to safeguard humanity’s future is now ground zero for a host of issues linked to climate change.
6th Biggest Earthquake Ever Recorded Strikes Pacific, Triggers Widespread Tsunamis: What We Know So Far
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Russian coast on Tuesday, July 30, triggering a tsunami that sent waves as far as the U.S. west coast.