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The USGS in Menlo Park is filled with rock stars

Roughly speaking, if minerals are involved, it’s the United States Geological Survey’s job to understand it. And one of the main...

Earthquake hits Japan's coast

The stress is mounting in Japan with a massive 7.1 earthquake this morning and a tsunami warning - in fact therehas also been alarge aftershock...

JAPAN: A Positive View

I know that everyone is aware of the terrible tragedy that has taken place in Japan. Many people are asking what they can do to help and there are...

Tsunami's effects seen and felt from California to Hawaii to Japan

A tsunami triggered by the monstrous magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Chile traveled thousands of miles hitting dozens of nation’s across the...

Hawaii's tsunami history - A destructive and deadly past

Aftermath of the 1960 Chilean tsunami in the Waiakea area of Hilo, Hawaii. Parking meters were bent by the force of the debris- filled waves....

Largest earthquake in history - Magnitude 9.5 near Chile, May 22, 1960

Today’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile serves as a reminder of the dangers quakes present across the Pacific Ring of Fire. The world&rsquo...

In pictures - First images from on the ground in Chile after massive earthquake

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile early Saturday morning. The temblor has destroyed buildings and claimed the lives...

Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii and most of Pacific following Chile earthquake

Update, 4:20pm MST (1:20pm HST) - It appears Hawaii will escape relatively unscathed from the tsunami. An official from the PTWC said the state had...

Natural disasters claim fewer lives, cost less in 2009

A distinct lack of major natural catastrophes resulted in lower costs and less of a loss of life in 2009. German reinsurer Munich Re AG said in its...