Vibrations of Texas’s fourth-strongest earthquake felt hundreds of miles away Earthquake occurred near the Texas-New Mexico border and effects were also reported in New Mexico The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake triggers emergency alert in Northern California Quake hit outside of Sacramento The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.5 in western Afghanistan kills one, injures 150 Shallow quake hits Afghanistan’s Herat City The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity Unusual 6.3 magnitude quake strikes NW of Herat, Afghanistan. Occurred due to thrust faulting near Hindu Kush Mt. range. Followed by 30 min later quake of same intensity. Half-dozen aftershocks. Oct 11 saw another 6.3 magnitude quake. Caused by horizontal compressive stresses, one block moves up relative to other. Occurred… The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023
Massive Destruction As Earthquakes Rock Herat, Afghanistan Over 2,000 killed, 1,240 wounded in devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan's Herat province Zenger · Oct 10, 2023
Over 2000 Killed In Devastating Earthquakes In Afghanistan Taliban reports massive casualties as rescue efforts intensify Zenger · Oct 8, 2023
Oldest Human Footprints In North America Date Back Over 20,000 Years New research confirms presence of humans during Last Glacial Maximum Zenger · Oct 6, 2023
New tests confirm antiquity of ancient human footprints in New Mexico Humans trod the landscape of North America thousands of years earlier than previously thought, shows new evidence The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023
Four earthquakes shake Nepal in an hour; tremors in north India On October 3, 2023, an earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale occurred 8 km northeast of Dipayal, Nepal. Tremors were felt in Delhi and National Capital Region The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
Why the earth quakes – a closer look at what's going on under the ground Earthquakes, large and small, happen every single day along zones that wrap around the world like seams on a baseball. Most don’t bother anybody, so they don’t make the news. But every now and then a catastrophic earthquake hits people somewhere in the world with horrific destruction and immense suffering. The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023
What we know three days after Morocco’s devastating earthquake Local volunteers, soldiers, doctors and aid workers are racing to reach affected areas high in the Atlas Mountains. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023
Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives The United Nations estimated 300,000 people were affected by Friday’s magnitude 6.8 quake. The death toll is expected to rise as search-and-rescue efforts continue. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023
What we know about the Morocco earthquake as rescue efforts continue Moroccans mourn the victims of an earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people as rescue teams race to find survivors. Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2023
Mapped: Morocco earthquake that killed over 2,000 and levelled buildings in Marrakech The shallower the earthquake, the more dangerous it can be The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Mapped: Morocco earthquake that killed over 2,000 and levelled buildings in Marrakech The shallower the earthquake, the more dangerous it can be
Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2023 Morocco’s powerful earthquake: What we know so far A magnitude 6.8 earthquake has not been seen in the country and surrounding areas in more than 120 years.
France 24 · Sep 9, 2023 Deadliest quake in decades leaves over 2,000 dead in Morocco A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. More than 2,000 people were killed, and the toll was expected to rise as rescuers struggled Saturday to reach hard-hit…
Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023 Over 2,000 dead as powerful earthquake hits Morocco near Marrakesh The earthquake struck late on Friday evening with the epicentre 75km west of Marrakesh, a major economic centre.
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2023 Secrets of the Octopus Garden: Moms nest at thermal springs to give their young the best chance for survival Two miles below the ocean surface off Monterey, California, warm water percolates from the seafloor at the base of an underwater mountain. It’s a magical place, especially if you’re an octopus.
WEKU · Aug 4, 2023 Scientists want you to mail dead butterflies for research if you live in these states The USGS wants to test if butterflies and other insects are being hurt by contaminants, such as those in pesticides. It's seeking specimens from Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.
Miami Herald · Jul 17, 2023 A new era for Florida’s phosphates: rare earth minerals for EVs instead of fertilizers The periodic table you may remember from chemistry class had two additional rows of elements below the main table. In the top added row are rare earth elements, metals critical in everyday technologies like cell phones and flat-screen TVs. Their global demand has skyrocketed for use in renewable energy technologies…
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2023 Alaska earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after 7.2 magnitude quake The tsunami warning was later changed to an advisory notice shortly after 9am UK time
The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2023 ‘What are we willing to sacrifice?’ A journey down America’s most endangered river The serene beauty of the Colorado River belies an ecosystem that is forever changed. I met the scientists fighting for its future
Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023 'Forever chemicals' that may cause cancer found in nearly HALF of all US tap water The synthetic compounds known collectively as PFAS are contaminating drinking water to varying extents in large cities and small towns — and in private wells and public systems
Axios · Jul 7, 2023 Nearly half of U.S. tap water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals," study estimates Research builds on previous studies indicating widespread effects of chemicals linked to adverse health problems.