Drama on La Palma: Toxic gas, new rivers of molten lava endanger Spanish island

Authorities on a Spanish island warned Tuesday that more dangers lie ahead for residents, including earthquakes, lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and acid rain. Several small earthquakes shook the island of La Palma in the Atlantic Ocean off northwest Africa on Tuesday, keeping nerves on edge after a volcanic eruption on Sunday. The island, … Read moreDrama on La Palma: Toxic gas, new rivers of molten lava endanger Spanish island

Aftershocks continue to rattle Haiti

According to USGS, today’s earthquake occurred as the result of oblique reverse motion along the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault zone which is roughly 75 miles west of the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince. “The earthquake occurred at shallow depths on either a reverse fault striking west and dipping to the north with a component of left-lateral slip, … Read moreAftershocks continue to rattle Haiti

Massive quake in Haiti—thousands are feared dead

This is a developing story.. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.  The epicenter of the quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis du Sud, according to the survey.  People in the capital of Port-au-Prince felt the tremor and many rushed into the … Read moreMassive quake in Haiti—thousands are feared dead

Strong 5.0 Earthquake Rocks Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

According to USGS, the earthquake struck at 9:01 pm ET tonight at a depth of 10 km; the earthquake was centered in a seismically active portion of the Mid Atlantic ridge near 28.208°N 43.882°W. The  central Mid Atlantic Ridge  separates the South American Plate from the African Plate. In this part of the world, the … Read moreStrong 5.0 Earthquake Rocks Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

The hastag #NyiragongoErupts erupts: May God have mercy on the people of Goma

During a quiet Saturday night on the planet earth.. yet another fierce volcano blew, spewing lava and destruction in the Congo.. Goma is the target for the developing natural disaster, as some residents from the city of over half a million flee to Rwanda to escape potential devastation. A collection of mostly unreliable sources has … Read moreThe hastag #NyiragongoErupts erupts: May God have mercy on the people of Goma