Geology

Florida September 10, 2023

Sinkhole, 50 feet wide, forms in same Florida area as 75-foot sinkhole months earlier

A second large sinkhole has opened in Florida where construction is apparently taking place. It did not pose a threat to the county roadway or homes.

This Day in History August 10, 2023

On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.

Earthquakes July 27, 2023

Utah seismologists suspect ‘earthquake swarms’ linked to geothermal energy

Scientists at the University of Utah have analyzed decades of earthquakes in central Utah and suspect that swarms are triggered by hot water, powered by geothermal activity.

Earthquakes June 17, 2023

North Carolina earthquakes indicative of active fault: report

The latest in a series of North Carolina earthquakes struck on Friday, with the magnitude 2.1 tremor shaking the town of West Canton. Geologists reportedly say a fault is now active.

Hawaii June 7, 2023

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for second time this year

Hawaii's second-largest volcano, Kilauea, erupted for the second time in 2023 on Wednesday, shooting fire and lava into the sky.

Mexico May 22, 2023

'El Popo,' Mexico's second-tallest volcano, erupts

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, a 17,797 peak just outside Mexico City, erupted Monday, with civilians warned not to come within a 7.5-mile radius of it.

New Hampshire May 3, 2023

New Hampshire pays tribute to the Old Man of the Mountain 20 years after it crumbled

New Hampshire residents paid tribute to the fallen Old Man of the Mountain with poetry, a song, and a scavenger hunt. The celebration came nearly 20 years after the structure crumbled.

Earthquakes April 27, 2023

4.2 magnitude Hawaii earthquake has officials closely monitoring nearby volcanos

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was felt by nearly 90 people Wednesday afternoon on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said would monitor volcanoes for any changes.

Russia April 11, 2023

Volcano in Russia erupts, sends ash cloud over hundreds of miles

A volcano located 4,000 miles east of Moscow, Russia, erupted early Tuesday, sending dust falling over an area of more than 300 miles and leading to an aviation warning.

NASA March 16, 2023

NASA sees active Venus volcano for first time ever

NASA said scientists have seen direct evidence of active volcanism on Venus for the first time, looking at images taken decades ago by the Magellan mission.

Japan February 16, 2023

Japan discovers 7,000 new unknown islands after fresh survey

Japan's official count of islands within the country's territory is expected to more than double after a new survey by the Geospatial Information Authority.