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3.0-magnitude quake shakes Riverside County, USGS says
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck in Riverside County on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at 12:18 p.m.
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Where is the center of Alabama? It's up for debate and it may surprise you. What we know
Alabama’s geographic center sparks debate as Clanton, Chilton Co. and Montevallo claim the title, while USGS says the true ...
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Volcano Watch: Ancient volcanoes are critical to our modern world
Volcanoes act as windows deep into Earth. They help us understand the formation of our planet and the others in our solar ...
'Maybe they're spying on us': Why has a low-flying plane been circling Central Mass.?
The plane is mapping the Earth over Hubbardston and neighboring towns for the United States Geological Survey.
US prioritizes recovery of critical minerals from mine waste
The U.S. Interior Department on Thursday took steps to increase recovery of critical minerals, used in everything from ...
Map: 5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
A moderately strong, 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck in Indonesia on Thursday, according to the United States Geological ...
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A well in Johnson County will help scientists monitor groundwater levels. Here’s why that’s important
A groundwater well will be drilled in Johnson County's Kent Park this summer in a yearslong effort to monitor the amount of ...
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Challenges persist in TMC’s bid to mine the deep sea, even after boost from Trump
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), a government agency that studies the nation’s natural resources, conservatively estimates that there are more than 21 billion dry tons of polymetallic ...
Earthquake reported in western North Carolina
ROSMAN, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said an earthquake has been reported in Transylvania ...