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Major 6. 0 earthquake rocks tourist hotspot as locals say it 'shook us"
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (248+ words) A 6. 0 magnitude earthquake struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday (May 22 but May 23 in the UK), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was at a depth of about 16 miles, USGS said. Reports…...
500m 'megatsunami' hits US coast as experts warn 'we won't be lucky next time"
3+ week, 3+ day ago (390+ words) Thankfully nobody was hurt by the wave(Image: John Lyons/ US Geological Survey) A record breaking 'megatsunami' has left experts shaken after it caused destruction off America's Alaskan coast. The gigantic wave, officially the second largest ever recorded by oceanographers,…...
Earthquake strikes 2 major cities as locals take cover from 5. 7-magnitude tremor
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (229+ words) Japan has been struck by more earthquakes(Image: AFP via Getty Images) A powerful 5. 7 earthquake has struck part of Japan, causing buildings to shake in major cities. Emergency services have been mobilised in Nara and Osaka after the tremor hit…...
Area 51 'nuke test' fears as mystery earthquake swarm rattles top-secret base
4+ week, 1+ day ago (390+ words) A bizarre cluster of earthquakes has rocked the desert floor surrounding Area 51(Image: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A bizarre cluster of earthquakes has rocked the desert floor surrounding Area 51, sparking claims that the military could be…...
All you need to know about Area 51 earthquake mystery and nuclear test claims
4+ week, 1+ day ago (247+ words) All you need to know about the Area 51 earthquake mystery and nuclear test claims'Daily Star A strange series of earthquakes has hit the desert near Area 51, causing concern among experts and locals At least three separate tremors were recorded right…...
Major holiday hotspot hit by 84 earthquates as 'plan for disaster' launched
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) Teide is the highest peak in Spain(Image: Getty) Tenerife experienced 84 earthquakes over the weekend as authorities have initiated a "plan for disaster". The National Geographic Institute (IGN) reported that the tremors were detected in the western section of Las…...
Volcano erupts as pictures show huge ash plume with 4km danger zone
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (276+ words) Never miss any of the fun stuff. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday email Pictures reveal an enormous ash plume billowing into the atmosphere after a significant volcanic blast today....
Tenerife prepares for volcanic eruption after 'emergency situation' warning
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (402+ words) Officials on Tenerife have launched a new taskforce prepped with readying the island for a "potential volcanic event". The island's most senior mayor revealed that a permanent "specialised technical department" would immediately begin preparation that includes evacuation plans and protecting…...