Spectacular Eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Sends 80-Meter Lava Fountains Skyward
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii erupted spectacularly, sending 80-meter lava fountains skyward and filling its crater with molten rock, as observed by the USGS.
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Powerful Magnitude-7.0 Earthquake Strikes Northern California, Triggers Tsunami Warning
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Northern California Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning and leading to coastal evacuations.
Powerful 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Costa Rica Coast
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off Costa Rica’s coast on Saturday, occurring at a depth of 18.6 km, according to the USGS.
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Oklahoma, United States
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Oklahoma, United States, late Friday night at a depth of 6 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
USGS Reports Over 95% Chance of Major Earthquake in California Within Next Century
California faces a more than 95% chance of experiencing a damaging earthquake in the next 100 years, according to a new USGS map, highlighting widespread seismic risks across the United States.