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Cataclysmic asteroid impact some 3.26 billion years ago
Scientists have reconstructed a collision between the early Earth and an asteroid. It dwarfed the event that caused dinosaurs to go extinct 65 million years ago.
April 9, 2014
Warm water in Pacific could spark a monster El Nino in 2014
Scientists are watching a giant mass of sub-surface water in the Pacific. When this water reaches the sea surface, it could set off a powerful El Nino.
April 8, 2014
Earthquakes in Yellowstone: ‘Elevated but not unusual’
Heard about the recent earthquakes in Yellowstone? How about that video of bison fleeing the park? Does it mean the supervolcano is about to blow? No, and here’s why.
April 7, 2014
Astounding photos of marine worms, some previously unknown to science
Alexander Semenov photographed 222 different worm species, which are now in the process of being studied and documented by scientists. See photos.
April 7, 2014
Throat of Fire volcano in Ecuador erupts explosively
A five-minute explosion from Tungurahua volcano shot hot gas and rock 6 miles (10 km) into the air on April 4, 2014. More explosions and tremors followed.
April 5, 2014
Why do zebras have stripes? To keep bugs off, says study
Researchers say they've solved the riddle of why zebras have stripes: The stripes act like insect repellant, keeping away blood-sucking flies, say researchers.
April 3, 2014
Another powerful earthquake rocks northern Chile
For the second time in two days, a powerful earthquake has struck Chile. Today's quake was 7.6 magnitude. It's considered an aftershock of the 8.2-magnitude quake on April 1.
April 3, 2014
Video: April 1 tsunami moving across Pacific
Near real-time animation of the tsunami that resulted from the April 1 earthquake off northern Chile. Amazing to see the waves move across the Pacific
April 3, 2014
Tsunami warning issued after 8.2 quake in Chile
A 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Peru. Tsunami warnings have been issued for Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.
April 1, 2014
Will the Yellowstone supervolcano erupt in your lifetime?
The supervolcano under Yellowstone Park is one of the biggest in the world. When will it erupt again? This NFS scientist doesn't think it'll happen anytime soon.
April 1, 2014
