Jun 23 2011
Strong Earthquake Rattles Northeastern Japan
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit the region most affected by the March 11 magnitude 9.0 quake and tsunami.
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Apr 14 2011
Yellowstone Supervolcano’s Size Exceeds Expectations
The plume that fuels Yellowstone's famous geysers and hot springs appears to be larger than once thought.
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Mar 28 2011
No Long-Distance Risk From Monster Quakes
Although they're unlikely to trigger quake in distant regions, massive quakes can trigger more seismic activity along the same fault.
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Mar 25 2011
Joshua Trees Nearly Wiped Out by 2100?
This icon of the Mojave desert could be yet another victim of climate change.
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Mar 19 2011
No Link Between ‘Super Moon’ and Earthquakes
The 'maximal perigee' tonight has only a minimal effect on seismic activity and cannot be linked with last week's earthquakes in Japan.
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Mar 14 2011
The Day the Earth Sped Up
Mother Nature tweaked time by speeding up Earth's spin a bit in response to the killer earthquake.
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Mar 14 2011
Japan Struggles to Manage Nuclear Leaks
The operator of an earthquake-hit Japanese nuclear plant said Sunday that the cooling system of another reactor was not working and risked a possible explosion.
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Mar 11 2011
Massive Quake Unleashes Tsunami on Japan
The disaster has claimed hundreds of lives and the extent of the damage has yet to be fully assessed.
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Mar 04 2011
Compass Direction, True North Parting Ways
Don't trust your compass. Magnetic north isn't where it used to be.
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Feb 22 2011
Major Quake Hits New Zealand
Police report multiple fatalities in a city still recovering from a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Sept. 2010.
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