Researchers propose that major continental transform earthquakes often begin on branch faults, which may act as “on-ramps” ...

Although the volcano's alert level has been raised, scientists say there are no indications that an eruption is imminent.

Nevada is the third most seismically-active state in the nation, only behind Alaska and California ... Despite the constant ...

When scientists think of the next big earthquake, they tend to assume it will stem from a major fault line. But now, experts ...

The biggest hazard posed by a potential eruption of Mount Spurr would be an ash cloud that could be blown into populated areas by wind and disrupt aviation routes.

Last week was a week to remember. The Northern Lights performance was off the charts with high drama in the night sky.

An Alaska Volcano Observatory scientist said that “there are no indications an eruption is imminent” at Mount Spurr, which is ...

To be better prepared for the next big earthquake, tens of thousands of Alaskans are expected to practice how to drop, cover and hold on during the Great Alaska ShakeOut on Thursday morning.

Scientists are installing new temporary monitoring equipment around Mount Adams in Washington state amid a spike in seismic activity under the volcano.

Disaster relief often becomes political because so many people are affected — and because there is a lot of media coverage ...

Yet you knew that wasn’t going to last forever. This week’s weather will be a stark ... A much cooler air mass moving ...

Several others, including Loretto Hospital's CFO, also have been charged in the scheme in which the administrators are accused of directing contracts to a particular businessman's companies and ...