On Saturday afternoon, a minor earthquake rattled a remote area southeast of Nabesna, Alaska, as reported by seismic monitoring officials. This seismic event serves as a reminder of the geological ...

Keeping a report channel open for residents to share their experiences with the USGS can also aid in refining future impact assessments, ensuring that communities are better prepared for any ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.2 magnitude quake was detected near Pine Valley Saturday morning, according to the U.S ...

HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a preliminary 3.4 magnitude quake occurred near Petrolia ...

"Since water expands when it freezes, it can basically push apart dirt and rocks. If this expansion happens all at once, say a rock under pressure gives way and breaks, it can lead to the sound and ...

It’s snow joke: the ground just popped. Freezing cold temperatures can bring a handful of dangers, like hypothermia and ...

What’s Shaking Alaska?! Welcome to your seismic update from across the state for the week of Jan. 28, brought to you by the Alaska Earthquake Center, where we monitor ground ...

Federal officials have denied Alaska's request to cover all initial expenses associated with a costly and complicated disaster response effort following a catastrophic Western Alaska storm last fall.

Massive walls of ancient ice stand quietly by the edge of a glacial lake in Alaska. Their calm reflection hides the power ...

Gov. Mike Dunleavy appealed the decision and lowered the proposed federal government’s share of emergency response expenses from 100% to 90%.

One of the most terrifying discoveries for the US population in general has just been made off the north coast of California. Scientists have found geological faults that had remai ...