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7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore in Philippines
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake offshore in the Philippines prompted a tsunami warming, causing coastal residents to flee, but observers reported only small waves.
October 10, 2025
EF-5 tornado drought ends as NWS upgrades Enderlin tornado
The 12-year-long drought of EF-5 tornadoes ended in 2025 after the NWS upgraded the Enderlin, North Dakota, tornado from June 2025 to an EF-5 tornado.
October 6, 2025
Are Humberto and Imelda undergoing the Fujiwhara effect?
Humberto and Imelda are “crowding” the Atlantic basin. They are relatively near each other. Humberto appears to be exerting a “pull” on Imelda.
October 1, 2025
Fat Bear Week 2025: The winner is crowned!
Meet Chunk, the winner of Fat Bear Week 2025! Despite a broken jaw, this mighty bear overcame 11 opponents for his 1st victory in the annual competition.
October 1, 2025
Giant iceberg breaking up in South Atlantic springtime
A giant iceberg - named A-23A - has drifted northward from Antarctica and is breaking up in warmer waters as spring comes to the Southern Hemisphere.
September 25, 2025
New pachycephalosaur, a dome-headed dinosaur, from Mongolia
The new dinosaur Zavacephale rinpoche, the oldest pachycephalosaur fossil ever found, was a juvenile that had already developed its bony head dome.
September 24, 2025
Hurricane Gabrielle strengthens to Category 4
Hurricane Gabrielle has strengthened into a Category 4 storm. It’s 330 miles (530 km) northeast of Bermuda. Those in the Azores should monitor its progress.
September 23, 2025
We have 4 seasons each year, but why?
Some assume our planet's changing distance from the sun causes the 4 seasons. But it's actually the tilt of the Earth's axis.
September 21, 2025
Massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the entire globe
A massive eruption 74,000 years ago ejected volcanic material that affected the entire globe. But evidence shows people survived and adapted after the eruption.
September 18, 2025
Mount St. Helens is not erupting, USGS reassures public
Mount St. Helens is not erupting. On September 16, 2025, locals saw a ghost of the 1980 eruption as strong winds blew old ash into the air.
September 17, 2025
