United States Geological Survey

What Causes Sinkholes?
What Causes Sinkholes?
What Causes Sinkholes?
The death of a Florida man is bringing the subject of sinkholes to the forefront once again.  Many are expressing disbelief at the fact that they are considered a relatively common occurrence, especially in the Sunshine State.
Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Awake
Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Awake
Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Awake
Marina del Ray, CA (WIBX) - The United States Geological Survey is confirming that a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Los Angeles area at 3:18am.  The earthquake followed a quake in Indonesia shortly after midnight that measured 6.4 on the Richter scale.