7-magnitude earthquake hits off southern Philippines, no casualty

Manila, Dec 29 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter Scale hit  Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, met officials said.

Strong 7.2M earthquake hits Mexico

Mexico City, Feb 17 (IBNS): A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hit Mexico on Friday, damaging several buildings, though no deaths were reported.

Hybridization between native and invasive trout is increasing in the West

Washington, Apr 5 (IBNS): Hybridization, or the interbreeding of species, is increasing between native and invasive trout across the northern Rocky Mountains, according to a study released Tuesday by the U.S. Geological Survey and partners.

Cabinet approves ISRO, USGS for cooperation in the exchange and use of U.S. Land Remote Sensing Satellite Data

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and United States Geological Survey (USGS) for Cooperation in the exchange and use of U.S. Land Remote Sensing Satellite Data.

6.1 earthquake hits Mediterranean

Al Hoceima, Jan 25 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit the Mediterranean between Morocco and Spain on Monday, officials said.