United States’ Geological Survey

Hawaii volcano shoots lava fountains 200 feet high: USGS

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) - Fountains of lava up to 200 feet (60 meters) high have been fired into the…

Rescuers scour toppled buildings after Taiwan quake

by Amber WANG / Michelle YUN / Paul Yang Agence France-Presse HUALIEN, Taiwan (AFP) -- Rescue workers in the Taiwanese…

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits northwest China: USGS

BEIJING, China (AFP) --  A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck China's northwestern province of Qinghai on Monday, the US Geological Survey reported,…

6.9-magnitude quake hits off PNG: USGS

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Monday, officials said, but no Pacific-wide…

Deep 6.7 quake off Papua New Guinea

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) --A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, officials said, but no Pacific-wide tsunami warning…

Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Japan

TOKYO, Japan - According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 6 earthquake hit the southwestern portion of Japan.…

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits Japan

MAY 13 -- According to United States Geological Survey a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Japan, affecting various areas including Tokyo.…

Polar bear aids scientists in research

Tatqiq, a 14-year-old polar bear at the San Diego Zoo, is helping scientists gain knowledge of her endangered species by…

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