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The U.S. Geological Survey notes that groundwater is the source of drinking water for about half of the total U.S. population ...

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Mountain storms can change quickly. Here’s a breakdown of the weather event that caused tragedy over the weekend.

Scientists believe Michigan may be an abundant source of what could become the next big thing in carbon-free energy.

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A Q&A with Andrew Shapero, Nantucket's new forever-chemical expert, on the extent of the problem on the island, and how ...

An increase in seismicity—marked by frequent tremors—was observed recently at Alaska's Iliamna Volcano, which last erupted in ...

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Dominant trade wind conditions generally send tephra and volcanic gas southwest over the remote Ka ʻū Desert. Eruption ...

A bright fireball meteor streaked across the Southeast US, startling residents across four states with a sudden flash and ...