Read more US Geological Survey stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/16996/us-geological-survey.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:29:23 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71193/south-pacific-avoids-tsunami-after-big-earthquakes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTsunami warnings for a swath of the South Pacific—including American Samoa, Australia and New Zealand—issued after a pair of strong underwater earthquakes have been canceled after only a small wave materialized. Many residents had already moved to higher ground after the 7.8 and 7.1 temblors; American...http://www.newser.com/story/71193/south-pacific-avoids-tsunami-after-big-earthquakes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 07 Oct 2009 19:54:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70687/more-quakes-slam-indonesia-still-counting-its-dead.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIndonesia, still counting the dead and searching for the missing from yesterday’s 7.6 earthquake, was rattled by two more earthquakes this morning local time. The US Geological Survey recorded a 6.8 quake 140 miles from Padang, the western Sumatran city nearest yesterday’s epicenter; just 20 minutes earlier, a...http://www.newser.com/story/70687/more-quakes-slam-indonesia-still-counting-its-dead.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 30 Sep 2009 21:25:35 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/67347/test-finds-mercury-in-every-fish.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCatch a fish in one of America's streams, and there's a good chance it will have at least trace amounts of mercury. The most comprehensive survey to date from the US Geological Survey tested more than 1,000 fish from nearly 300 streams around the nation—and found mercury in...http://www.newser.com/story/67347/test-finds-mercury-in-every-fish.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 20 Aug 2009 12:04:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/66001/4-earthquakes-strike-off-mexican-coast.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA series of four earthquakes hit within an hour today under Mexico’s Gulf of California, BNO News reports. The second of the tremors, which at 9 miles deep were relatively shallow and thus more dangerous, registered a 6.9 on the Richter scale. No damage was immediately reported, and though...http://www.newser.com/story/66001/4-earthquakes-strike-off-mexican-coast.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 03 Aug 2009 15:24:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/59882/57-quake-shakes-tall-buildings-in-mexico-city.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA strong earthquake swayed skyscrapers in Mexico City and rattled colonial buildings in neighboring Puebla state today, sending frightened people into the streets. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. "There is absolute calm, zero damage,” a Puebla official said. The US Geological Survey said the quake had...http://www.newser.com/story/59882/57-quake-shakes-tall-buildings-in-mexico-city.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 22 May 2009 16:54:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/59309/47-quake-shakes-southern-cal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of southern California last night and caused minor property damage, reports the Los Angeles Times . Windows were broken and items toppled off shelves when the temblor struck east of Los Angeles Airport. No injuries were reported. The 15-second shaker was deep, originating some...http://www.newser.com/story/59309/47-quake-shakes-southern-cal.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 18 May 2009 3:29:48 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55566/56-aftershock-rattles-quake-zone.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA strong tremor has shaken quake-hit areas of central Italy and sent rescuers and residents fleeing from damaged buildings in L'Aquila. Chunks of concrete dropped from the buildings there and the shock was felt as far away as Rome. The US Geological Survey reported that the temblor registered 5.6...http://www.newser.com/story/55566/56-aftershock-rattles-quake-zone.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 07 Apr 2009 13:43:50 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/51904/alaskans-erupt-over-jindal-volcano-jab.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAlaskans of all stripes are incensed by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s disparaging comments Tuesday about the necessity of volcano monitoring, the Anchorage Daily News reports. It’s “a matter of life and death in Alaska,” Sen. Mark Begich wrote the Republican. Even Gov. Sarah Palin’s office weighed in. “Of course Alaskans...http://www.newser.com/story/51904/alaskans-erupt-over-jindal-volcano-jab.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 26 Feb 2009 14:57:31 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/33228/arctic-holds-3-years-of-oil.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEnough oil is believed to lie under the rapidly thawing Arctic to last the world 3 years, Reuters reports. The USGS released a forecast yesterday estimating the region has 90 billion recoverable barrels of oil and vast natural gas reserves. The agency's director said the information was vital in order...http://www.newser.com/story/33228/arctic-holds-3-years-of-oil.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 24 Jul 2008 7:24:28 CDT