South Florida feels powerful earthquake off Cuba

An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.

• Jun 8

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, 2025

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

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