Hawaii’s Kīlauea Volcano Erupts: Lava Fountains Mark Episode 46
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupted on May 6, 2026, marking ‘Episode 46 of lava fountaining.’ Officials issued an orange alert before later downgrading the status.
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Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Disables Monitoring Camera in Dramatic Footage
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts dramatically, disabling a USGS monitoring camera while capturing spectacular lava fountains up to 30 meters high on December 6.
Major Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Triggers Humanitarian Alert
A magnitude-6.4 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan near Mazar-i-Sharif, triggering urgent humanitarian warnings of widespread damage and casualties.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West of Gorontalo, Indonesia
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck west of Gorontalo, Indonesia, per USGS data. No tsunami alerts issued; regional impacts under assessment.
7.6-Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Cayman Islands, Tsunami Alert Issued
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, prompting a tsunami advisory in northern Honduras, according to the USGS.
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.
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.