U.S. Geological Survey

Mid-Atlantic Ridge seismic activity

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Atlantic Ocean experiences twin earthquakes of magnitude 6.7 and 6.8

On October 13, two powerful earthquakes struck along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude 6.7 earthquake followed roughly six h

US steel production and market trends

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Global steel markets show divergent growth trends

United States raw steel production has experienced recent volatility, hitting a six-month low of 1,785,000 short tons during the week ending September 19, 2026. This weekly decline of 6.1% was primarily driven by decreas

China's expanding critical-material export controls

36 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: US and China compete for critical minerals in Pacific Ocean

Since July, Beijing’s tightened export-licence regime has deepened pressure on a range of strategic commodities. In June, China halted high-purity tungsten shipments to Japan, driving the price of tungsten hexafluoride (

US and global data center expansion meets growing backlash

80 clusters · 409 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Pennsylvania candidates debate data center regulation and affordability

The AI-driven data-center boom continues to clash with local concerns across the United States and globally. Resistance has expanded into rural areas, such as Rural Hall, North Carolina, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado, whe

El Niño weather pattern intensification and SoCal response

12 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: United States faces potential winter storm battleground due to El Niño

As the El Niño-driven storm season approaches, Southern California authorities are intensifying localized preparedness efforts. A flood watch has been issued for the region, with forecasts predicting rainfall rates as hi

Kīlauea volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kīlauea volcano summit remains highly pressurized

Since December 2024, the Kīlauea volcano has experienced significant activity, characterized by lava fountaining episodes at the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater. By mid-September 2026, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory re

China rare earth export restrictions and global supply chain

10 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: China's control of rare earth magnets threatens EU auto industry

China’s dominance in the rare earth elements market continues to drive global supply chain shifts. As geopolitical tensions escalate, China has implemented export controls on materials like yttrium and erbium, impacting

Nepal flood and landslide disaster recovery

27 clusters · 171 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Nepal ends search for thousands missing after devastating floods

Following the devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flash floods on August 26, Nepal has officially transitioned from emergency search and rescue to a phase focused on rehabilitation and reconstruction. Approximately 40 days a

East Coast nor’easter causes flooding and unearths shipwreck

10 clusters · 410 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Long Island faces flooding and erosion from recent nor'easters

The powerful autumnal nor’easter has struck the northeastern United States, bringing torrential rain, high winds, and dangerous coastal flooding. The storm has caused widespread disruption, including the cancellation of

California coastal sea level rise and erosion

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: El Niño triggers sea level rise in California and suppresses Atlantic hurricanes

Oceanographic shifts driven by El Niño are causing sea levels to rise along the California coast. Initial reports indicated that Kelvin waves moving north from Mexico and Central America were expected to raise sea levels

Mountain yellow-legged frog conservation efforts

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Aquarium of the Pacific releases 1,000 endangered frogs

The Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Recovery Program has reached significant milestones through a collaborative effort involving the Los Angeles Zoo, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the U.S. Geological Survey. In

Cook Islands maritime and mineral resource developments

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Cook Islands port upgrade involves NZ humanitarian aid and US negotiations

A deep-sea expedition conducted by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Cook Islands’ exclusive economic zone has provided new data on marine life and seabed minerals. Using the

Impact of water hardness on households

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Tap water taste and hardness linked to mineral content

Water hardness, caused by high concentrations of minerals like calcium and magnesium, is identified as a primary cause of white mineral buildup on household surfaces such as faucets, shower glass, and glassware. The leve