Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S.
January 8, 2019, 9:35 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Will Seattle, San Francisco and other tremor-prone cities follow suit?
A timeline of the distant, disturbing future of life on Earth
January 4, 2019, 10:59 a.m. by Russell McLendon
If humans are still around millions or billions of years from now, they'll have to deal with supervolcanoes, asteroids and worse.
What caused a mysterious seismic wave to wash over our whole planet?
November 29, 2018, 10:08 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Scientists are scratching their heads over this one.
Northern California's Camp Fire has been contained
November 26, 2018, 1:06 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The Camp Fire, California's deadliest wildfire in history, was contained on Nov. 25 after burning 220 square miles.
Death toll continues to rise in California wildfires
November 16, 2018, 10:13 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The Camp Fire raging in northern California is the deadliest in the state's history.
Why we turn to dogs when disaster strikes
November 14, 2018, 12:48 p.m. by Laura Moss
From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.
A 'slow moving disaster' has bubbled up from the San Andreas fault
November 7, 2018, 9:04 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
A bubbly mud spring is threatening a California railroad line and a highway with its slow creep.
Which U.S. volcanoes are most dangerous?
October 29, 2018, 8:53 a.m. by Russell McLendon
With more than 160 active volcanoes, the United States is at greater risk from eruptions than many realize.
Hurricane Michael leaves path of destruction in Florida Panhandle
October 11, 2018, 12:24 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
This powerful storm changed speed and strength at the last minute, surprising some residents with its ferocity.
Do animals have a sixth sense about natural disasters?
October 11, 2018, 9:26 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Some researchers are skeptical, but anecdotal evidence says otherwise.
Have you heard about the Waffle House Index?
October 10, 2018, 9:50 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
If a Waffle House is closed after a natural disaster, that's a really bad sign.
Eruption adds to Indonesian island's pain
October 4, 2018, 1:31 p.m. by Ben Bolton
Sulawesi had already been hit by an earthquake and a tsunami.
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A shelter worker couldn't leave the dogs alone in a storm — so she slept over
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The first image of a black hole is almost ready
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What's the deal with doodle dogs?
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Caretakers work around the clock to save abandoned flamingo chicks
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Interactive map plots your address over 750 million years of Earth's history
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.
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