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7.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Alaska
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a local tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake struck on June 23 in the Aleutian Islands.
Deborah Byrd
June 23, 2014
Gorgeous photos of the Pacific Remote Islands
The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument may become one of the world’s largest marine protected areas.
Deanna Conners
June 23, 2014
View from space: Brazil’s World Cup cities at night
Here's a satellite view of the 12 Brazilian cities hosting World Cup games.
Eleanor Imster
June 23, 2014
Video: Night-shining clouds in motion
Noctilucent or night-shining clouds can look like a stormy sea, with wave after wave rolling in.
Deborah Byrd
June 23, 2014
Winners of International Earth & Sky Photo Contest!
This year's winners were selected from images taken in 55 countries during 2013 and 2014.
Editors of EarthSky
June 20, 2014
Is Mauna Loa volcano beginning to stir?
Over the past 13 months, the Volcano Observatory in Hawaii has recorded increased activity on the flanks and summit of Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on Earth.
Deborah Byrd
June 19, 2014
Wonderful video of 30 dolphins surfing
See a pod of dolphins in south Western Australia simultaneously catch a wave.
Deborah Byrd
June 18, 2014
Lifeform of the Week: Eels, cuter than you think?
Let go of your aversion to slimy animals and embrace the eel appeal.
Alex Reshanov
June 18, 2014
Preliminary data show May 2014 as warmest May on record
It now seems possible that 2014 could become the hottest year on record, if the trend from the first five months continues.
Deborah Byrd
June 18, 2014
Monster twin tornadoes strike Pilger, Nebraska
Amazing footage and video of two tornadoes striking near Pilger, Nebraska on Monday, June 16, 2014.
Matt Daniel
June 17, 2014
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