Travel October 30 Florida's glowing waters among the natural wonders inspiring travelers in year ahead Vrbo identified travel trends for next year, with many seeking “Phenomena List" adventures. Americans are opting to plan their travel around natural wonders related to the great outdoors.
LIFESTYLE October 10 US spots where you can mine for diamonds and gemstones Travelers have the opportunity to search for their own diamonds and gemstones in some U.S .states. See a list of mining sites that offer these adventures.
VIDEO October 8 Australian crystal hunter discovers priceless gem hidden in dirt Patrick Gundersen, an Australian rockhound, recently found a priceless crystal hidden in the dirt of Australia's Northern Territory. The crystal hunter said he does not intend to sell the gem. (Credit: Instagram/@crystals_of_australia)
Washington October 7 Spike in earthquakes at Washington volcano prompts more monitoring from scientists A spike in earthquakes at Mount Adams, a volcano in Washington state, prompted scientists to install additional monitoring instruments to assess the seismic activity.
TRAVEL September 30 Top US states where you're most likely to strike gold SD Bullion, a U.S.-based bullion dealer, analyzed data from the United States Geological Survey creating a list of the top states where Americans are most likely to find gold.
This Day in History September 18 On this day in history, September 18, 1870, Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming is documented and named The geyser Old Faithful was named on this day in history, Sept. 18, 1870, after an explorer noticed the eruptions were quite "faithful." It remains a popular tourist attraction.
Earthquakes August 22 Tips for surviving an earthquake and preparing in advance Here are ways to protect your house and family in case of an earthquake, including tips from FEMA and Ready.gov to keep you and your family safe during an earthquake.
Dinosaurs August 16 Dinosaur-killing asteroid likely came from beyond Jupiter, study finds The asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs after slamming into the Earth 66 million years ago is believed to have come from beyond Jupiter, a new study says.
United Kingdom August 14 Stonehenge’s ‘altar stone’ originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows Scientists believed for more than a century that Stonehenge's central sandstone slab came from close to Wales, but new research shows that it matches sandstone formations of Scotland.
Europe May 30 Lava continues flowing from Iceland volcano after eruption Lava continued flowing from a volcano near Grindavik, Iceland, on Thursday, though activity had notably calmed down since its Wednesday eruption.
Pacific May 19 Images show spectacle of Indonesian volcano eruption as authorities evacuate 7 nearby villages Multiple eruptions from Indonesian volcano Mount Ibu led to authorities evacuating seven villages within a four-mile radius of the geologic activity on Sunday.
ARCHAEOLOGY April 25 Backyard discovery has retired geologist believing he's found Bronze Age arrowhead and more A retired U.K. geologist claims he's found Bronze Age-era artifacts in his backyard and surrounding areas, including blades and axes. "Finding the arrowhead was the starting point," he said.
US April 16, 2024 Tourists filmed brazenly destroying ancient rock formations at Nevada's Lake Mead: 'Send them to jail' National Park Service (NPS) officials are searching for the two adult men who were filmed destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead in Nevada.
Natural Disasters March 21, 2024 Dozens have been killed by landsides around the world this year. Here's how to tell if you're at risk. Landslides around the world have killed hundreds of people at once, but they are difficult to predict. Scientists study their risks and warnings to try to be better prepared.
LIFESTYLE March 18, 2024 California show of Taylor Swift's ‘Eras Tour’ classified as ‘microearthquake': These 5 songs hit loudest The California stop of Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" caused a microearthquake after researchers studied the tremor using placed motion sensors at SoFi Stadium.
Europe February 9, 2024 Latest Iceland volcanic eruption subsides, but experts wary of more soon to come Iceland's Meteorological Office said Thursday that a volcanic eruption in the country's southwest has apparently subsided, though experts warn further eruptions may soon be on the way.
LIFESTYLE January 24, 2024 Man finds 7-carat diamond at Arkansas state park, names gem after his fiancée A man recently found a large diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County, Arkansas. The tourist plans to have the gem cut into two for his daughter and his future wife.
Asia January 22, 2024 Indonesia's Mt. Merapi erupts, displacing thousands Thousands were evacuated from the area surrounding Indonesia's Mount Merapi as it erupted Sunday, with residents advised to remain at least 4.3 miles away from its crater's mouth.
Europe January 15, 2024 Iceland volcano eruption begins receding after torching town outside capital A volcanic eruption that set fire to homes in Grindavik, Iceland, has begun receding after the second such incident struck the area in four weeks.
North Dakota January 1, 2024 North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil, including 7-foot-long tusk: 'Exciting find' While working earlier this year in North Dakota, a group of coal miners discovered an ancient mammoth fossil, which included a seven-foot-long tusk.
This Day in History December 11, 2023 On this day in history, December 11, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts become last humans to walk on the moon On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt became the last humans to walk on the moon as of now, as the final flight of the program concluded.
LIFESTYLE November 18, 2023 What causes a volcano to erupt? World watches as Iceland prepares for impending eruption Two scientists share background and information about volcanoes, a natural phenomenon of the Earth, as the government of Iceland evacuates areas in the potential path of an eruption.
Japan November 9, 2023 Tiny island forms after undersea volcano erupts off the coast of Japan An undersea volcano's eruption off Japan three weeks ago has birthed a tiny new island, although it may not last long. The island is about 328 feet in diameter.
Washington November 8, 2023 Over 400 earthquakes reported under Mount St. Helens in 3 months, but no immediate eruption threat likely Over 400 earthquakes have reportedly been detected beneath Mount St. Helens since July, though no evidence of imminent eruption has yet surfaced.
LIFESTYLE September 20, 2023 Pink diamonds may have come from a supercontinent's breakup, researcher from Western Australia speculates A scientist in Australia says his team of researchers has determined why a plethora of pink diamonds were found in remote Western Australia. Their findings were shared in a release this week.
Florida September 10, 2023 Sinkhole, 50 feet wide, forms in same Florida area as 75-foot sinkhole months earlier A second large sinkhole has opened in Florida where construction is apparently taking place. It did not pose a threat to the county roadway or homes.
This Day in History August 10, 2023 On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge' The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.
Earthquakes July 27, 2023 Utah seismologists suspect ‘earthquake swarms’ linked to geothermal energy Scientists at the University of Utah have analyzed decades of earthquakes in central Utah and suspect that swarms are triggered by hot water, powered by geothermal activity.
Earthquakes June 17, 2023 North Carolina earthquakes indicative of active fault: report The latest in a series of North Carolina earthquakes struck on Friday, with the magnitude 2.1 tremor shaking the town of West Canton. Geologists reportedly say a fault is now active.
Hawaii June 7, 2023 Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for second time this year Hawaii's second-largest volcano, Kilauea, erupted for the second time in 2023 on Wednesday, shooting fire and lava into the sky.
