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    What Separates a Volcano Episode From an Eruption?

    One Volcano, Many Episodes, One Lingering Question Kilauea's summit eruption has produced an extraordinary pattern of activity. Lava fountains have appeared repeatedly from the same...

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    EARTHQUAKES

    A Sudden Rupture Leaves Communities Under Strain A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Central Sulawesi province on Tuesday. The tectonic event occurred at 11:27 a.m. local time. Authorities reported rising casualties as assessments continued across affected areas....

    FLOODS

    When Celebration Meets a Surge of Weather Threats Severe weather has cast uncertainty over activities across several American regions. Powerful storms, widespread floods, and intense heat affect daily routines. Millions of residents remain under weather alerts through...

    STORMS

    When the Winds Fade but Disruptions Remain Widespread Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall in Texas on Wednesday. The system weakened from a tropical storm into a post tropical cyclone. Arthur then tracked northeastward across portions of the...

    TORNADOES

    When a Summer Storm Leaves Its Mark on the Landscape The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Yates County. Survey teams identified the event after examinations of storm damage. The tornado occurred at approximately...

    CLIMATE CHANGE

    When Summer Celebration Meets an Unforgiving Heat Surge A powerful heat wave has settled across France and neighboring countries. Temperatures in some French areas may reach one hundred four degrees. Forecasts indicate even hotter conditions could arrive...

    TSUNAMIS

    When the Ocean First Shows Signs of Impending Danger Tsunamis can form rapidly after undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, posing immediate threats to coastal communities. Observing unusual ocean behavior early can provide crucial time to evacuate...

    VOLCANOES

    One Volcano, Many Episodes, One Lingering Question Kilauea's summit eruption has produced an extraordinary pattern of activity. Lava fountains have appeared repeatedly from the same summit area. Another eruptive event may arrive as episode fifty approaches. The sequence...

    WILDFIRES

    When Extreme Heat Leaves a Larger Burn Footprint Researchers examined wildfire activity across the Western United States from 2001 through 2024. The study focused on how heat waves influenced wildfire behavior. Scientists sought to measure that relationship...