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How the Columbia River Basin formed over millions of years
Lava flows, near mile-thick glaciers and ice age floods layered and carved up this landscape.
Smith: As Congress debates budget bill, it's time to voice support for public lands and federal agencies
As the House and Senate work on a budget reconciliation bill, people who support public lands and federal agencies that ...
3.6-magnitude earthquake wakes Northern California, USGS says. ‘Shaking again’
An early morning 3.6-magnitude earthquake woke parts of Northern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The ...
There Might Not Be a Map for That: Budget Cuts Threaten Geological Surveys
Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key ...
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Sensors pinpoint the exact time of a Yellowstone explosion
Data could help to reveal the warning signs of potentially dangerous eruptions caused by liquid groundwater abruptly turning ...
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Where is Mount Etna? What is the status of Mount St. Helens?
The USGS reported on May 30 that all volcanoes in the Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon, including Mount St. Helens, "are at normal background activity levels." ...
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What to know as 45th anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption nears
When will Mount St. Helens erupt again? The USGS reported in 2023 that Mount St. Helens is the volcano in the Cascade Range that is "most likely to erupt again in our lifetimes," but the exact ...
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Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes in Washington state
A “notable” earthquake registering at a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 struck Washington State on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes in Washington state - WATE 6 On Your Side
A “notable” earthquake registering at a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 struck Washington State on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.