Ash from deadly 1980 eruption is swirling around Mount St. Helens

Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.

• Sep 17

Earthquake in Bergen County shakes parts of New Jersey, New York

An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.

• Aug 3

Hawaii volcano shoots lava hundreds of feet into the air

The activity at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano started around 4:15 p.m. local time and lasted for several hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

• May 26

22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds

A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.

• Mar 6

Earthquake strikes off Washington island northwest of Seattle

An earthquake​ struck northwest of Seattle, Washington,​ near the U.S.-Canada border early Monday morning, officials said.

• Mar 3

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts again. See the photos.

Kilauea began erupting around 2:30 a.m. Monday morning local time at the base of the Halemaumau Crater within the summit caldera after elevated seismic activity was detected overnight.

• Dec 23, 2024

USGS scientists discuss California quake

Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey held a news conference Thursday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California. The quake initially triggered a tsunami warning that has since been canceled.

• Dec 5, 2024
• 13:38

Geologists map hundreds of landslides triggered by Helene

Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.

• Oct 12, 2024

4.7 magnitude quake rocks Southern California

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southern California on Thursday. Meanwhile, more than a dozen wildfires continue to burn in the state. CBS News' Ben Tracy is on the ground.

• Sep 12, 2024
• 01:54

4.4 magnitude quake jolts Los Angeles area

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck in northern Los Angeles on Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey said it happened in the afternoon near the Highland Park area. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.

• Aug 12, 2024
• 02:26

Earthquake maps show where seismic activity shook the Northeast

People in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and other areas of the Northeast, from Baltimore up through New England, felt the shaking from a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.

• Apr 5, 2024

Oklahoma jarred by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

No injuries were reported and damage appeared to be minimal after the earthquake late Friday near Prague, Oklahoma.

• Feb 3, 2024

New map shows U.S. areas at risk of damaging earthquakes

Hundreds of millions of people across the U.S. live in areas prone to damaging earthquakes, a new map from the U.S. Geological Survey shows.

• Jan 18, 2024

New York City rocked by 1.7 magnitude earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake measuring 1.7 magnitude was reported in Queens early Tuesday.

• Jan 2, 2024

"Geological hazards" lurking below Yellowstone National Park, data show

New imaging technology has allowed geologists to see the bare earth, and its potential red flags, around Yellowstone like never before.

• Nov 28, 2023

PFAS "forever chemicals" found in drinking water from 45% of U.S. faucets

The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years.

• Jul 6, 2023

Volcanic glass fragments and ash fall on Hawaii as volcano erupts

Lava flows have been observed on the surface of the volcano's crater floor, officials said, as the eruption began early in the morning.

• Jun 8, 2023

Sea levels along U.S. coast to rise a foot by 2050, study projects

The forecasted increase over the next 30 years could amount to the same rise seen over the last 100 years.

• Feb 19, 2022

Powerful earthquake strikes Taiwan

At least two people were killed and 144 others injured when a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck late Tuesday near the coast of Taiwan, authorities said. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake was centered about 13 miles northeast of Hualien, on the island's east coast.

• Feb 6, 2018
• 00:36

Deadly earthquake off Mexico coast

The USGS says a powerful 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit just off the southern coast of Mexico overnight. The deadly quake triggered tsunami waves and coastal evacuations. Mexico's president said the earthquake is the strongest to hit his country in a century. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• Sep 8, 2017
• 02:27

For almost 30 years, USGS seismologist Lucy Jones has been famous as California's "Earthquake Lady."

For almost 30 years, USGS seismologist Lucy Jones has been famous as California's "Earthquake Lady." She's now retiring, and being remembered as one of the most popular people on Earth ... whenever it shook. John Blackstone reports.

• Mar 30, 2016
• 02:15

Analysis from NASA predicts there's a 99.99% chance that a magnitude 5 or greater earthquake will hit the Los Angeles area

Analysis from NASA predicts there's a 99.99% chance that a magnitude 5 or greater earthquake will hit the Los Angeles area. USGS Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones spoke to CBSN about the latest research.

• Oct 21, 2015
• 04:54

Residents of Napa, California, are still getting their bearings after a powerful earthquake shook the area on Sunday

Residents of Napa, California, are still getting their bearings after a powerful earthquake shook the area on Sunday. USGS estimates the quake could be a billion-dollar disaster. John Blackstone reports.

• Aug 25, 2014
• 02:13

The agency quickly sent out a message on social media to squelch the rumor

California residents inundated the USGS with questions after receiving an email warning them of an impending earthquake. The agency quickly sent out a message on social media to squelch the rumor claiming the "USGS does not predict earthquakes." KCAL's Stacy Butler reports.

• Apr 1, 2014
• 01:40

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, then earthquake rattles area

Eruption on state's Big Island prompted warning about falling ash, triggers minor earthquake.

• Dec 21, 2020

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