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Where is the center of Alabama? It's up for debate and it may surprise you. What we know
Alabama’s geographic center sparks debate as Clanton, Chilton Co. and Montevallo claim the title, while USGS says the true ...
China's 'Project of the Century'—World's Biggest Hydropower Dam—Is Underway
"This dam can almost power the state of Texas," an engineer told Newsweek, with the scale of energy produced "simply ...
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'Maybe they're spying on us': Why has a low-flying plane been circling Central Mass.?
The plane is mapping the Earth over Hubbardston and neighboring towns for the United States Geological Survey.
Map Shows Where 100-Year Floods Have Hit Across the US Over Past Year
The term "100-year flood" implies that the event is a rare occurrence; however, dozens of such storms have inundated the ...
Small earthquake rattles northern N.J., felt as far as Maryland
The quake was centered about 2 miles west of Morris Plains and reportedly was felt as far south as the Baltimore area.
‘Corn Sweat’ to Create Humid Conditions in Midwest as Heat Dome Grows Across Eastern U.S.
Hot and humid conditions in the Midwest will be exacerbated this week by what experts describe as a “corn sweat.” ...
Florida Python Challenge 2025: How many pythons were caught in annual hunt?
The Florida Python Challenge is held annually to raise awareness of Burmese pythons, an invasive snake, and the damage it has ...
Shaking from minor earthquake in North Jersey reported as far south as Maryland
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake, which hit at about 5:40 a.m. with an epicenter slightly west of Morris Plains ...
Large lizard named Goose is on the loose in Webster
The water monitor lizard, named Goose, snuck out of a home in Webster on Friday, and its whereabouts remained unknown Saturday evening, local officials said. Police conducted a limited search of the ...
3.0-magnitude quake shakes Riverside County, USGS says
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck in Riverside County on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The quake hit at 12:18 p.m.
Magnitude 6.6 quake hits off Samoa coast: USGS
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Friday off the southwestern coast of Pacific nation Samoa, the United States Geological ...