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USGS Scientists Collaborate with El Salvador Experts on Volcanic Hazards

7 May 2026 8:33 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

U.S. Geological Survey scientists collaborated with experts in El Salvador, a nation with over 200 volcanoes. The partnership involved field studies and a hazards workshop, providing mutual benefits for understanding volcanic activity in both regions.

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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Rat Islands in Alaska's Aleutian Chain

6 May 2026 10:30 a.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit the Rat Islands region of Alaska's Aleutian Islands early on May 6, 2026. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the shallow quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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