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VIDEO October 8, 2024

Australian crystal hunter discovers priceless gem hidden in dirt

Patrick Gundersen, an Australian rockhound, recently found a priceless crystal hidden in the dirt of Australia's Northern Territory. The crystal hunter said he does not intend to sell the gem. (Credit: Instagram/@crystals_of_australia)

Washington October 7, 2024

Spike in earthquakes at Washington volcano prompts more monitoring from scientists

A spike in earthquakes at Mount Adams, a volcano in Washington state, prompted scientists to install additional monitoring instruments to assess the seismic activity.

TRAVEL September 30, 2024

Top US states where you're most likely to strike gold

SD Bullion, a U.S.-based bullion dealer, analyzed data from the United States Geological Survey creating a list of the top states where Americans are most likely to find gold.

This Day in History September 18, 2024

On this day in history, September 18, 1870, Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming is documented and named

The geyser Old Faithful was named on this day in history, Sept. 18, 1870, after an explorer noticed the eruptions were quite "faithful." It remains a popular tourist attraction.

Earthquakes August 22, 2024

Tips for surviving an earthquake and preparing in advance

Here are ways to protect your house and family in case of an earthquake, including tips from FEMA and Ready.gov to keep you and your family safe during an earthquake.

Dinosaurs August 16, 2024

Dinosaur-killing asteroid likely came from beyond Jupiter, study finds

The asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs after slamming into the Earth 66 million years ago is believed to have come from beyond Jupiter, a new study says.

United Kingdom August 14, 2024

Stonehenge’s ‘altar stone’ originally came from Scotland and not Wales, new research shows

Scientists believed for more than a century that Stonehenge's central sandstone slab came from close to Wales, but new research shows that it matches sandstone formations of Scotland.

Europe May 30, 2024

Lava continues flowing from Iceland volcano after eruption

Lava continued flowing from a volcano near Grindavik, Iceland, on Thursday, though activity had notably calmed down since its Wednesday eruption.

Pacific May 19, 2024

Images show spectacle of Indonesian volcano eruption as authorities evacuate 7 nearby villages

Multiple eruptions from Indonesian volcano Mount Ibu led to authorities evacuating seven villages within a four-mile radius of the geologic activity on Sunday.

ARCHAEOLOGY April 25, 2024

Backyard discovery has retired geologist believing he's found Bronze Age arrowhead and more

A retired U.K. geologist claims he's found Bronze Age-era artifacts in his backyard and surrounding areas, including blades and axes. "Finding the arrowhead was the starting point," he said.

US April 16, 2024

Tourists filmed brazenly destroying ancient rock formations at Nevada's Lake Mead: 'Send them to jail'

National Park Service (NPS) officials are searching for the two adult men who were filmed destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead in Nevada.