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6.9-magnitude earthquake in Chiapas on July 7
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake is a major earthquake and can be expected to cause damage. No Pacific-wide tsunami warning issued.
July 7, 2014
First haboob of 2014 in Phoenix on July 3
Check out these dramatic shots of the July 3 dust storm – aka haboob – washing over Phoenix, Arizona. Thanks to all who posted on EarthSky's Facebook page.
July 4, 2014
Blue whale, largest species on Earth, washes onto New Zealand beach
Officials say the whale, which is thought to weigh about 100 tons, is unlikely to be moved from its final resting place.
July 4, 2014
Watch, as a Pallas’s cat sees a camera outside its den
Watch a shy Pallas's cat in its mountain habitat in the Himalayas, as it realizes there's a camera outside its den. Aw!
July 4, 2014
Boom! Three perspectives on July 2 lightning strike at One World Trade Center
Three different photos of one awesome event.
July 3, 2014
Arthur becomes hurricane, threatens July 4 celebrations
Arthur has become the first named Atlantic hurricane of the 2014 season.
July 3, 2014
Europe got a fabulous display of noctilucent clouds on July 3
This has been a wonderful year for seeing these electric-blue clouds that shine at night.
July 3, 2014
Healthy honey bees discovered in Newfoundland
Scientists say the Newfoundland populations of bees offer them a unique opportunity to investigate honey bee health.
July 1, 2014
Amazing purple jelly in the deep sea
Many deep-sea creatures are red, but this one is a strange purple-blue. Oceanographers wonder what benefit there is to being purple under miles of ocean.
June 30, 2014
5.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Arizona and New Mexico
The moderately strong and shallow earthquake had its epicenter near Lordsburg, New Mexico, near the Arizona and New Mexico state line.
June 29, 2014
