Geology

If 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. 

After a slumber that stretched for more than six years, a geyser at Yellowstone National Park erupted once again last week. 

One 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.

At 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.

A series of earthquakes struck northwestern Mexico early Sunday, rattling portions of the San Diego area across the border, according to officials. 

When the most powerful earthquake to rattle North Carolina in more than 100 years shook much of the state on Sunday, the temblor apparently left its mark on one hillside.

A rumbling volcano in Indonesia erupted Monday, sending a towering column of ash more than 3 miles into the sky and raining down on nearby villages.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found a way to make “fool’s gold” more attractive.

Scientists have warned that last year’s Ridgecrest quakes in Southern California have increased the risk of a major San Andreas fault earthquake. .

Indonesia’s most volatile volcano on Sunday spewed ash and hot gas in a massive column as high as 3.7 miles into the sky.