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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck on Sunday morning near Meiktila, a small city in central Myanmar, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake came as Myanmar is engaged in ...

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Beneath the American Midwest, part of the continent is gradually losing its foundation. This slow geological phenomenon, invisible on the surface, puzzles scientists. An international team ...

Earthquakes. A short video for 11-14 year old pupils, exploring tectonic activity and earthquakes and featuring case studies ...

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, one statistic scientists use is the percentage chance that a flood of a specific magnitude will happen. A 500-year flood means such an event has a 1 in 500 ...

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But the Paris accords are under pressure, not least from Donald Trump, who has withdrawn the US from the agreement for a ...

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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, burying an unknown number when a high-rise building under construction collapsed.