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Aleutian Islands: Where Russia meets the USA
Set in the Northern Pacific Ocean, the Aleutian Islands—"Land of the Aleuts"—form an archipelago of 14 large volcanic islands ...
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Volcanoes Are Rumbling In These 4 States And 3 Are On The 'Ring Of Fire'
Volcanoes across the country are beginning to wake up and erupt, and no one has a good explanation for why it's happening.
Which State has the Most Mountains in the U.S.?
Discover which US state reigns supreme in mountainous terrain. Explore Alaska's vast ranges, highest peaks like Denali, and ...
We detected deep pulses beneath Africa—what we learned could help us understand volcanic activity
Earth's continents may look fixed on a globe, but they've been drifting, splitting and reforming over billions of years—and ...
Powerful 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warnings Across Aleutian Islands
PM Alaskan Daylight Time, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred just south of Sand Point AK, part of the Aleutian ...
Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state. Here is why.
Wednesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years ...
Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa
A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and tourists at the ...
Tsunami advisory canceled after magnitude 7.3 earthquake recorded off Alaska coast
The giant earthquake was recorded at 12:37 p.m. local time, southeast of Sand Point, a community located on Popof Island in ...
7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaska's Aleutian Islands; Tsunami Warning Expired
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Wednesday afternoon just south of the northern Aleutian Islands in Alaska. The epicenter ...
Why Do Iceland’s Volcanoes Keep Erupting, and How Dangerous Are They?
Repeated volcanic eruptions have rocked southwestern Iceland since December 2023, and the island’s inhabitants are getting ...
Tsunami warning canceled following M7.3 earthquake south of Sand Point
A tsunami warning that was issued Wednesday for parts of Southcentral and Southwest Alaska due to a magnitude 7.3 earthquake along the Aleutian Chain has been canceled.
Volcanoes are turning in their sleep across the US. What does that mean for Washington?
A seismologist from Seattle discussed recent volcanic activity across the United States. Here's what you should know.