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Two weeks on, Hawaii residents look for 'normalcy' amid ash, lava

The mouth of the summit crater vent has nearly tripled in size during the past couple of days from about 12 acres (4.9 hectares) in area to 34 acres (13.8 hectares), according to USGS geophysicist Mike Poland.

May 19, 2018

Hawaii volcano spews 6 mile-high plume of ash, could blow again

Residents of the Big Island were warned to take shelter from the ash as toxic gas levels spiked in a small southeast area where lava has burst from the ground during the two-week eruption.

May 18, 2018

Kilauea volcano eruption: Scientists warn of cow-size rocks raining down from sky

Residents may also face hazardous volcanic smog and acid rain triggered by the volcanic eruption. Acid rain can also contaminate water supplies by dissolving metal from building and plumbing materials in the water.

May 11, 2018

Leaning Tower of Pisa survived 500 years of war, earthquakes - here's how

A research conducted by a team from the University of Bristol revealed that the soft soil that gives the tower its signature lean also protects it from the shocks of earthquakes

May 10, 2018

Kilauea volcano eruption: After lava, Hawaiians brace for acid rain and vog

Vog or volcanic smog has tiny sulfuric acid droplets and is a serious health hazard. These particles can trigger several respiratory problems. Acid rain can also be another problem for residents as it is likely to be as corrosive as diluted battery acid.

May 10, 2018

Kilauea volcano eruption: Internet users share nerve-racking images, videos

Areas like Nanawele Estates, Leilani Estates and the coastal area of Kapoho are likely to be affected by the lava from Kilauea volcano, which is one of the world's most active volcanoes.

May 8, 2018

Hawaii: 6 months pregnant hiker killed by falling rocks

The 34-year-old woman from Utah was found unconscious and without a pulse by rescue officials. She was transferred to the care of Emergency Medical Services but was declared dead shortly after.

May 8, 2018

Kilauea volcano: Lava destroys 26 homes, more than 1700 people evacuated

More than 600 earthquakes (since April 30) led to Kilauea volcano in Hawaii's Big Island leak lava in residential areas. Residents of the island are currently taking shelter at community centers.

May 7, 2018

Kilauea volcano: More earthquakes hit Hawaii, 2 houses already destroyed by lava

The 6.9 magnitude tremors in the south-east of the volcano led to power cuts and saw people running out of their houses. There is also sulfur dioxide gas in the air following the eruption.

May 5, 2018

Watch: Kilauea volcano in Hawaii leaks lava after a series of earthquakes

Authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for a portion of Leilani Estates, a subdivision in the Puna District on Hawaii Island after a 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit the area Thursday.

May 4, 2018

Yellowstone supervolcano might not erupt anytime soon, says new research

A full scale eruption from Yellowstone is likely to change the chemistry of the entire atmosphere and completely modify the north American landmass.

Apr 22, 2018

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southern Iran near nuclear plant

The earthquake struck Iran's southern province of Bushehr, where the country's only operating nuclear power station is situated.

Apr 19, 2018

Dogs do not really sense earthquakes - there is no proof, say geologists

Most of the 'evidence' behind this popular belief is only anecdotal, say scientists. There is no real data to support it.

Apr 18, 2018

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Why Nibiru isn't posing a doomsday threat this April 23

Despite NASA repeatedly debunking the Nibiru planet hoax, some Christians believe that the planet is going to cause a Rapture that will end the world this April 23.

Apr 13, 2018

Supervolcano or impact crater? Scientists don't know what this Martian feature is

It is about 75 km wide and is in the transition zone between the highlands and lowlands of Mars, so hypotheses are aplenty.