3.1-magnitude quake strikes Northern California, geologists say. ‘Sudden jolt’

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The ...

A major earthquake hasn’t struck California’s biggest cities in 3 decades. On Thursday, we will get a glimpse of one - Los Angeles Times

A major earthquake hasn’t struck any of California’s biggest cities in more than three decades, but the “Big One” is a matter ...

The earthquake app on your phone will buzz Thursday morning. Here’s why it’s (probably) not an earthquake

In the Bay Area, BART plans to automatically slow down its trains and have them come to a brief stop, as the system is ...
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Why Your Phone May Get a Loud Earthquake Test Alert Today — and How the MyShake App Works

The most widespread way is through Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), which sends loud alerts to all cellphones. If an ...

Have fall colors peaked in U.P., Northern Michigan? Here's a statewide foliage update

Hickories, common in southern Michigan, can feature yellow leaves in the fall, the most common variety in the state being ...

Is it too late to see fall colors 'up north'? Where Michigan's foliage is past peak

The Pure Michigan fall foliage color map shows the UP is already past peak, but you'll still have a chance to glimpse peak ...
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Researchers issue warning after discovering concerning threat to iconic US tree: 'Whole communities will lose'

This research is the first step. Researchers issue warning after discovering concerning threat to iconic US tree: 'Whole communities will lose' first appeared on The Cool Down.
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9 Signs Your Tree Is Dying

Spotty leaves, cracked trunks, mushroom invasions ... Two certified arborists explain how to best take care of your trees.

Massive 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage Today: What We Know

The quake’s epicenter lies in the remote waters between South America and Antarctica, where seismic activity is rare.