Hawaii Volcano Eruption Sends Lava Fountains Soaring 1,000 Feet
Lava fountains at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano soared over 1,000 feet during a dramatic eruption captured by the U.S. Geological Survey. Episode 23 of the ongoing summit eruption saw both the north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu crater erupting simultaneously. A massive ash plume, filled with tephra including Pele’s hair and scoria, rose at least 5,000 […]
Tennessee Rattled: Powerful 4.1 Earthquake Sends Shockwaves Across the South
A powerful 4.1 magnitude earthquake rocked east Tennessee, sending shockwaves across several states, including parts of Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, and Virginia. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Tennessee frequently experiences minor quakes, with 21 smaller tremors recorded in the last 30 days. Despite the tremor’s noticeable impact, experts say it typically causes only minor damage […]
Midwest Rattled: Rare Earthquake Shakes Illinois Without Warning
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck east-central Illinois late last night, with the epicenter near Lerna and Neoga, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 5.5 miles, was felt by more than two dozen people, with reports coming from as far north as Urbana and as far south as […]