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1 day ago · This is a list of earthquakes in 2024. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in significant damage and/or casualties. All dates are listed according to UTC time. The maximum intensities are based on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale.
4 days ago · news. Featured Stories. Dive into the world of science! Read these stories and narratives to learn about news items, hot topics, expeditions underway, and much more. Use an RSS reader, browser extension, or software to get updates when new Featured Stories are posted. Get updates (RSS feed) Filter Total Items: 542. Advanced options. May 9, 2024.
1 day ago · 1901 eastern United States heat wave: United States: 1901 6. 5,000–10,000 1988–1990 North American drought: United States: 1988 7. 3,951 2019 European heat waves: Europe 2019 8. 3,418: 2006 European heat wave: 2006 9. 2,541: 1998 Indian heat wave India: 1998 10. 2,500 2015 Indian heat wave: 2015
23 hours ago · A study from The US Geological Survey and FEMA found that earthquake damages cost the United States around $14.7 billion every year. This amount serves as a reminder of the unpredictability and devastation that earthquakes can cause. Historically, however, certain earthquakes have been much more intense and devastating than others.
4 days ago · Speakers discuss CASC-funded research projects on climate change effects on fish, wildlife, and communities across the U.S. and how these results can inform resource management decisions at local, state, and federal levels. Browse past webinars by topic below.
4 days ago · This study used the complete set of continuous water-quality (WQ) data and discrete measurements of total ammonia collected by the U.S. Geological Survey from 2005 to 2019 at the four core sites in Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon, to examine relations between variables and extreme conditions that may be harmful for endemic Lost River suckers ...
5 days ago · By Evan Bush. A new theory suggests that heavy snowfall could be a factor in triggering swarms of earthquakes — evidence that what’s happening on and above the Earth’s surface may play a role in...
