GeologyJanuary 5Reawakened Yellowstone geyser won’t predict the volcanic 'big one,' scientists sayThe famous Steamboat geyser in Yellowstone National Park won’t foretell a major volcanic eruption, according to scientists.
OceansDecember 6Incredible underwater roundabout set to openAn incredible underwater roundabout is set to open in the remote Faroe Islands.
EarthquakesNovember 8Earthquake off Massachusetts rattles New England, triggers reaction onlineResidents across southern New England were jolted on Sunday morning after an earthquake struck off the coast of Massachusetts and was felt around the region, according to officials.
GeologyOctober 23A tectonic plate 'lost' for 60M years is found hiding under the Pacific OceanA tectonic plate "lost" for 60 million years hiding under the Pacific Ocean has been reconstructed by scientists.
GeologyOctober 15Old Faithful might go silent after 800 years of activity: expertsOld Faithful, the famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park, may go silent after erupting continuously for nearly 800 years, experts have discovered.
TsunamiSeptember 3Tsunami could overwhelm Washington coast, swamp state when 'the big one' strikes, simulations showIf a large earthquake strikes off the coast of Washington, a new set of simulations shows why it's so important to quickly head to higher ground.
GeologyAugust 30Yellowstone's Giantess Geyser erupts for first time in 6 years, roars 'back to life'After a slumber that stretched for more than six years, a geyser at Yellowstone National Park erupted once again last week.
GeologyAugust 23'Remarkable' 442-carat diamond found in Africa, could be worth $18MOne of the world's largest diamonds was unearthed in Africa recently, a 442-carat rock that could be worth as much as $18 million, according to one expert.
EarthquakesAugust 18Strong earthquake in Philippines kills 1, damages coronavirus quarantine center, roadsAt least one person was killed and dozens of buildings were damaged, including a coronavirus quarantine center, after a strong earthquake jolted the central Philippines on Tuesday, according to officials.
EarthquakesAugust 17Series of earthquakes rattle Baja California, felt across border in San DiegoA series of earthquakes struck northwestern Mexico early Sunday, rattling portions of the San Diego area across the border, according to officials.