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4.3 magnitude earthquake reported in Kentucky
November 10, 2012 1:27 PM
WHITESBURG, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that an earthquake centered in Kentucky also rattled at least three other states. The USGS website says the epicenter of the 4.3 magnitude earthquake on Saturday afternoon was about 10 miles west of Whitesburg. Residents in eastern Kentucky, Virginia, West... more » -
Studies show less snowpack in the Rockies for the last 30 years
June 11, 2011 8:40 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A new federal study suggests the snowpack declines in the Rocky Mountains in the last 30 years are greater than in the past few centuries. That could strain cities whose water supplies are tied to mountain snow. The U.S. Geological Survey says historically,... more » -
Storm puts California on mudslide alert
October 14, 2009 9:11 AM
A powerful fall storm packing strong winds, drenching rain and heavy snow has moved into Southern California where residents near fire-scarred hillsides braced for possible mudslides and debris flows. The storm prompted evacuation warnings earlier Tuesday near Santa Cruz and disrupted power across the state. Officials urged residents... more » -
Earthquake, tsunami hit South Pacific
September 29, 2009 5:15 PM
Update: NBC News reports that the death toll is at least 40 following a massive earthquake and tsunami in the South Pacific near Samoa. A visitor says a beach village has been "wiped out" on the island of Samoa, after a powerful earthquake sent a tsunami ashore. The quake, with... more »
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