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Earthquake strikes near Maine's coast, shaking felt in Boston

Earthquake strikes near Maine's coast, shaking felt in Boston

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.

January 27, 2025 10:51am EST
20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history

20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history

On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.

December 26, 2024 9:57am EST
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism

Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism

Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.

November 13, 2024 5:27pm EST
FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns

FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns

The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.

October 3, 2024 4:24pm EDT
More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.

May 27, 2024 3:27pm EDT
Aftershocks expected within next week following New Jersey earthquake: USGS forecast

Aftershocks expected within next week following New Jersey earthquake: USGS forecast

The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.

April 6, 2024 2:22pm EDT
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead

Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.

April 3, 2024 6:30am EDT
State of emergency declared, Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuated after largest volcanic eruption in 3 years

State of emergency declared, Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuated after largest volcanic eruption in 3 years

The volcano eruption in Iceland forced the evacuation of the tourist destination Blue Lagoon and sent lava flowing toward the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík.

March 17, 2024 9:29am EDT
Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon evacuates guests as fears of volcanic eruption continue

Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon evacuates guests as fears of volcanic eruption continue

Residents of the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík in Iceland continue to hold their breath in anticipation of a possible volcanic eruption in the area after officials said magma has once again accumulated underground.

March 3, 2024 8:09pm EST
Hawaii earthquake: Big Island rocked by 5.7-magnitude quake: USGS

Hawaii earthquake: Big Island rocked by 5.7-magnitude quake: USGS

The USGS said the Hawaii earthquake was felt as far as Honolulu on the island of Oahu.

February 9, 2024 4:12pm EST
Oklahoma earthquake: 5.1 magnitude quake felt statewide

Oklahoma earthquake: 5.1 magnitude quake felt statewide

The initial earthquake in Oklahoma was followed by at least eight smaller temblors through Saturday morning.

February 3, 2024 8:45am EST
How these new FEMA rules aim to help those recovering from disaster

How these new FEMA rules aim to help those recovering from disaster

The federal agency in charge of emergency management is changing its program that helps those who survive wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters.

January 19, 2024 7:47pm EST
Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast

Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast

Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.

January 2, 2024 6:26pm EST
Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake

Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

December 30, 2023 4:04pm EST
Slight earthquakes shake Big Island in Hawaii and Puget Sound region, no damage reported

Slight earthquakes shake Big Island in Hawaii and Puget Sound region, no damage reported

Hundreds of people reported feeling minor earthquakes of similar intensity on Hawaii's Big Island and on the Olympic Peninsula northwest of Seattle, but no damage was reported.

December 24, 2023 3:11pm EST
Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region

Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region

The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.

December 18, 2023 9:46pm EST
Icelandic town braces for volcano as locals prepare to stay away for months

Icelandic town braces for volcano as locals prepare to stay away for months

People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt.

November 18, 2023 7:04pm EST
Iceland volcanic eruption could wreak havoc on international air travel

Iceland volcanic eruption could wreak havoc on international air travel

As volcanic and seismic activity continues to rattle southwestern Iceland with thousands of small earthquakes, scientists remain on alert, still declaring that there is a "significant likelihood" of volcanic eruption in the coming days.

November 13, 2023 12:45pm EST
Iceland clears town, issues aviation warning amid possible volcanic eruption

Iceland clears town, issues aviation warning amid possible volcanic eruption

Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.

November 11, 2023 8:21am EST
Feds experience challenges cleaning up site of devastating Maui fires

Feds experience challenges cleaning up site of devastating Maui fires

Federal authorities have started removing hazardous materials from the Maui wildfires and laying the groundwork to dispose of burnt cars, buildings and other debris.

October 4, 2023 7:07pm EDT
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