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Philippines 7.9 quake triggers tsunami alerts across Asia

A tsunami alert was in effect for the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan, Guam, the Northern Marianas and Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
El Salvador rattled by 7.3 earthquake late Sunday

El Salvador earthquake: The 7.3 magnitude quake struck offshore, followed by a 5.4 aftershock. No injuries reported. A small tsunami formed, but the tsunami warning has been cancelled.
Iran's twin quakes kill hundreds, flatten mud-brick villages

Nobody was killed or hurt in the nearby city of Tabriz, however, thanks to more substantial construction materials than in the countryside.
Mars rover aces social networking, but will it inspire study of science?

The rover Curiosity, with nearly 900,000 Twitter followers, had a strong Internet presence even before its launch to Mars. Scientists hope this will lead to more student interest in science – and more funding.
Strong earthquakes hit northwest Iran

Two earthquakes struck 11 minutes apart in northwest Iran Saturday. The US Geological Survey measured the first quake at 6.4 magnitude, while the second quake measured 6.3.
So. California shakes from moderate earthquakes

Quakes of such magnitude are unlikely to cause damage in cities built to modern standards but can rattle nerves.
So. California shakes from moderate earthquake

The US Geological Survey says the 9:33 a.m. quake had a preliminary magnitude of 4.1 and was centered near the Orange County city of Yorba Linda.
Focus Drought: Farmers dig deeper, water tables drop, competition heats up

A drier 'new normal' is forcing US farmers to dig deeper wells. That affects water tables and municipal supplies, and, if climatologists are right about global warming, it could also mean more competition for less water in the future.
L.A. earthquake: Blasé Angelinos snooze through temblor

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake rattled Los Angeles early Wednesday morning. No damage or injuries were reported, and most Angelinos slept through it. Or tweeted.
L.A. earthquake rattles, Indonesia quake rocks

Los Angeles earthquake: A magnitude 3.8 quake rattled nerves but caused no serious damage in L. A. Wednesday. But in Indonesia, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake damaged 20 buildings, and caused at least one death.
Earth as art: the top five Landsat images (+video)

As we mark Landsat's 40th birthday, we present you with some of the best images ever created by this Earth-monitoring satellite program.
Landsat program marks 40 years of photographing Earth from space (+video)

The Landsat program, a network of seven Earth-facing satellites, turns 40 on Monday.
Arctic drilling: US setting policy to protect environment, indigenous people

With receding sea ice allowing energy exploration in the Arctic, the US is set to unveil a five-year leasing plan that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of the drilling.
Sea level in Northeastern US rising more than three times faster than global average (+video)

Records revealed faster rates of sea-level rise both globally and for the East Coast. Rates are expected to continue increasing as global warming continues.
Rising sea levels: Is global warming making the US East Coast a 'hot spot?' (+video)

The pace of sea-level rise along much of the East Coast is accelerating three to four times faster than the worldwide average, a US Geological Survey study says. Global warming is the chief suspect.
Sea levels rising on US East Coast much faster than global average (+video)

The Atlantic Ocean is rising at an annual rate three times faster than the global average since 1990, according to the US Geological Survey.
Consumer Energy Report 'Race for the Arctic' exposes need for US to ratify UN treaty

As the world continues to seek out new energy sources, the Arctic Ocean is becoming a hot bed of activity. The US must ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in order to secure exclusivity rights to the lucrative area.
Indonesia rattled by 5.9 earthquake, but no tsunami

Buildings swayed for 10 seconds in Jakarta when a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia Monday.
Repsol 'almost certain' to end offshore oil drilling in Cuba

Spanish oil company Repsol announced its potential withdrawal from exploration in Cuba, after spending close to $150 million on a dry well. What does this mean for Cuba?
Powerful Italy quake leaves at least 15 dead (+video)

The 5.8 magnitude quake added to the misery being felt in the Emilia Romagna region of towns north of Bologna, one of Italy's most agriculturally and industrial protective areas.
Northern Italy struck by another earthquake (+video)

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck northern Italy Tuesday, killing at least 10 people. It's the second major quake to strike northern Italy in 9 days.
Consumer Energy Report Energy development in the Arctic: the good and the bad

As Shell makes preparations to send offshore drilling rigs into the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas north of Alaska, it's important to walk through the history of energy exploration in the Arctic.
Northeast Italy shaken by biggest quake there since the 1300s

The 6.0-magnitude temblor left at least four dead and cracked bell towers, crumbled church facades, and caved in roofs in the region around Bologna early Sunday.
Will Saturday's 'supermoon' destroy the Earth?

No, it won't. You people really need to learn to calm down.
Militaries vie for Arctic edge as ice cap melts

By Arctic standards, the region is already buzzing with military activity, and experts believe that will increase significantly in the years ahead.