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Spectacular orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth Lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as thunderstorm rages over Paris Marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Malaysia extends search for MH370 for another year, keeping hopes alive
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed
People aren't the only ones hit by heat. Wildlife affected by hot temperatures
2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1
Tropical Storm Mekkhala inundates cars and homes in southern Taiwan
Tropical Storm Mekkhala inundates cars and homes in southern Taiwan
Watch the moment a powerful earthquake rocks Venezuela

Watch the moment a powerful earthquake rocks Venezuela

Wildfire burns through southern Utah pushed by strong winds

Wildfire burns through southern Utah pushed by strong winds also impeding firefighting efforts

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan

TOKYO (AP) – A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported.

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets.

Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A rural area of Northern California experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940 on Wednesday morning, but it caused only mild shaking with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A huge Viking textile production site is unearthed in Denmark

A huge Viking textile production site is unearthed in Denmark

Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles

NEW YORK (AP) – Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.

Shops suffer as a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan

Shops suffer as a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan

What is a heat dome and why can it cause extreme heat waves

What is a heat dome and why can it cause extreme heat waves

Experts blame heat dome for Europe's baking temperatures
Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet
Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes