A crater lake in India that formed when a meteorite slammed into Earth mysteriously changed colors earlier this month, spurring an investigation by local officials.Lonar Lake, located in India's … [Read more...] about India crater lake that’s up to 50,000 years old just mysteriously turned pink
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Indonesia’s most volatile volcano spews ash in new eruption
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia’s most volatile volcano on Sunday spewed ash and hot gas in a massive column up to 3.7 miles high.Mount Merapi's clouds of ash, accompanied by a rumbling sound heard … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s most volatile volcano spews ash in new eruption
Researchers discover Yellowstone supervolcano’s ‘largest and most cataclysmic event’
Fears of the Yellowstone supervolcano erupting have cropped up from time to time, but a newly released study suggests that the hotspot may actually be waning.The research, published earlier this month … [Read more...] about Researchers discover Yellowstone supervolcano’s ‘largest and most cataclysmic event’
Destruction of tropical forests worldwide increased in 2019, study shows
The worldwide destruction of tropical forests increased last year, according to a recent study.Data recorded by the environmental research group World Resources Institute and the University of … [Read more...] about Destruction of tropical forests worldwide increased in 2019, study shows
Earthquake in Southern California pegged at magnitude 5.5: report
California unveils earthquake warning systemNew system sends earthquake warnings through an app and the wireless system that issues Amber Alerts; insight from Richard Allen, director of the UC … [Read more...] about Earthquake in Southern California pegged at magnitude 5.5: report
Idaho earthquake measured at magnitude 6.5; state’s largest in nearly 40 years
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake – Idaho’s largest in nearly 40 years – hit the state Tuesday evening.The quake’s epicenter was outside of Stanley, about 80 miles northeast of Boise, according to the U.S. … [Read more...] about Idaho earthquake measured at magnitude 6.5; state’s largest in nearly 40 years
Arkansas tornado rips through mall, empty because of coronavirus: ‘Blessing in disguise’
A fierce tornado tearing through Arkansas on Saturday left six people injured and caused major damage to a local shopping mall and airport.Extensive damage occurred at the Mall at Turtle Creek in … [Read more...] about Arkansas tornado rips through mall, empty because of coronavirus: ‘Blessing in disguise’
Mississippi tornado levels Dollar General store, damages other buildings
A tornado ripped through northeastern Mississippi on Tuesday evening, leveling a Dollar General store and damaging several other buildings.After the twister passed, the store in Tishomingo, about 242 … [Read more...] about Mississippi tornado levels Dollar General store, damages other buildings
What is the Stafford Act?
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.President Trump on Friday invoked the Stafford Act while declaring a national emergency to help battle the … [Read more...] about What is the Stafford Act?
Croatia earthquake shakes capital Zagreb, damaging buildings
ZAGREB, Croatia — A strong earthquake shook Croatia and its capital on Sunday, causing widespread damage and panic. A 15-year-old was reported in critical condition and others were injured, news … [Read more...] about Croatia earthquake shakes capital Zagreb, damaging buildings
