A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao's coast killed 55 people with 31 still missing. Rescue operations face severe obstacles from aftershocks, rain, and landslides across the southern Philippines.
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,5 abalou a costa nordeste do Japão, provocando alertas de tsunami com ondas esperadas de até 3 metros. Autoridades emitiram ordens de evacuação em cidades portuárias, suspenderam trens-bala e não relataram vítimas imediatas.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across the region and affecting neighboring countries including Japan.
Japan's earthquake and disaster response systems, refined for decades, struggle to protect millions of foreign tourists who lack language skills and knowledge of warning systems.
A 21-floor building under construction collapsed in Lagos's Ikoyi district Monday, killing at least four with dozens feared trapped. Rescue operations ongoing as workers describe chaotic evacuation.
Death toll from two powerful Venezuelan earthquakes rises to 1,430 with nearly 69,000 missing. Tensions escalate as residents criticize government's inadequate response while international rescue teams race against time.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake off Cuba's northwest coast was felt across Florida cities including Miami, prompting emergency response but causing no significant damage or injuries.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts and causing at least one confirmed death with building collapses reported across affected areas.
Scientists detected measurable heat signals weeks before Mauna Loa's 2022 eruption, offering new methods to forecast volcanic activity earlier and protect nearby communities and infrastructure.
A violent submarine volcano eruption near Tonga on January 15 triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, with waves reaching 3 meters in Japan and affecting coasts from the US to Chile.
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people with thousands feared trapped under debris. The strongest quake in over a century caused widespread building collapses across the region.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, killing at least 84 people and leaving 179 missing, primarily in Ishikawa prefecture. Rescue teams race against time as the 72-hour survival window closes, with 2,000 military personnel deployed.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela near Caracas, killing at least 235 people and injuring 4,300, with extensive building collapse and ongoing rescue operations amid aftershocks.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Argentina's Jujuy region near Chile and Bolivia borders was felt across multiple countries including Chile and Brazil, with no reported damage or tsunami risk.
Mais de 140 venezuelanos deportados pelos EUA estão desaparecidos após desabamento de hotel em La Guaira durante terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 que atingiram a Venezuela, deixando 1.450 mortos.
Heavy rains triggered a devastating landslide in Bello, Antioquia, Colombia, killing at least 16 people and leaving 8 missing. Rescue operations continue with 320 shelters established for displaced families.
Heavy rainfall has killed 8 people and forced emergency declarations across 35 cities in Pernambuco and Paraíba states. Governor Raquel Lyra emphasized accountability beyond natural disaster framing.
Rescuers are searching for alternative routes to reach two missing people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, with survivors assisting in the operation and reports of knocking sounds detected.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,9 atingiu a ilha de Honshu no Japão, com sistema de alerta funcionando antes do evento. Simultaneamente, tremores foram registrados na Venezuela (7,1) e Califórnia, gerando alertas de tsunami.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,0 atinge nordeste de Taiwan perto de Yilan, sacudindo edifícios em Taipé. Autoridades avaliam danos em região propensa a atividade sísmica.
Mexico City officials justified why the seismic alert system didn't activate during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Guerrero, citing distance and magnitude thresholds despite residents reporting strong shaking.
Venezuela declared a state of emergency after two major earthquakes (7.5 and 7.2 magnitude) struck in quick succession, collapsing dozens of buildings and killing at least 164 people with hundreds injured.
A seismic event was reported in Colombia on Sunday, June 7, with details on magnitude and epicenter provided by the Colombian Geological Service (SGC).
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 37 people with hundreds injured. Officials warn the death toll could rise as hundreds of aftershocks continue and rescue operations expand across Mindanao island.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 1,719 people, including family members of professional footballers Lucas Trejo and Héctor Bello. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes represent the strongest seismic activity in Venezuela since 1900.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region. At least one person died with multiple aftershocks recorded and widespread structural damage reported.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore Mindanao in the southern Philippines early Monday, killing at least three people and injuring five others. Tsunami warnings remain in force with waves recorded across the region and multiple aftershocks continuing.
A Sherpa guide on Mount Everest was found alive after six days missing and presumed dead, sparking investigation into rescue operations and extreme mountain survival conditions.
A Cleveland Guardians fan's attempt to catch a foul ball at a Sacramento game spectacularly backfired, resulting in spilled beer and ruined nachos.
Disaster preparedness drills in the Philippines are credited by officials with preventing additional deaths during a major earthquake. The quake struck on the first day of the school year, with concerns about people trapped in rubble.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Cianjur, Java, killing at least 162 people and injuring 700, with authorities warning the death toll may rise as hospitals become overwhelmed.
An international team of specialized cave divers, including Australian Josh Richards, has extracted one of seven trapped gold prospectors from a flooded cave in Laos, with four survivors on a ledge and two still missing.
A 13-year-old autistic boy died in a fire of unknown cause in Andrelândia, Minas Gerais. His 69-year-old grandmother suffered severe burns while attempting rescue.
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela's coast days after twin deadly quakes killed nearly 1,500 people, complicating ongoing rescue efforts and causing an estimated $6.7 billion in damage.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6,9 no norte do Chile foi sentido por moradores em São Paulo nesta segunda-feira, causando susto mas sem danos estruturais registrados na capital paulista.
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,4 atingiu o nordeste da China no domingo, com epicentro em Shandong, sendo sentido em Pequim e Xangai. Não há relatos iniciais de grandes danos ou vítimas.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast, killing at least 235 people with thousands feared dead. International rescue teams are mobilizing as the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors begins.
Titan Ridge Volcano is erupting underwater in the Bismarck Sea, prompting authorities to warn of possible tsunamis, falling pumice, and hazardous ocean conditions in the region.
Venezuela faces ongoing crisis after June 24 earthquakes (7.2-7.5 magnitude) killed 2,645 people across seven states. Over 800 aftershocks reported as rescue operations continue with UN coordination.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14, discusses how bodybuilding helped her overcome post-trauma shame and develop a healthier relationship with her body after her rescue.
BuzzFeed publishes a collection of 34 anecdotes about people experiencing unexpected failures or embarrassing moments in real-time.
Venezuela's acting president declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) struck Wednesday, with authorities confirming fatalities and rescue operations underway across affected areas.
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast, triggering tsunami alerts and evacuations of over 128,000 residents. No major injuries or damage reported as of initial assessment.
Venezuela's death toll reaches 1,430 after twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, with 68,900 missing. Frustration mounts over inadequate government response as the critical 72-hour rescue window closes.
Indian billionaire Anant Ambani has offered to relocate 80 hippopotamuses left behind by Pablo Escobar that Colombia plans to euthanize, sparking debate over wildlife management and conservation.
Games Workshop releases faction focus updates for Warhammer 40,000 including Chaos Space Marines, Chaos Daemons, Tyranids, and Astra Militarum, with industry observers noting increasing rules complexity.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed nearly 1,500 people and collapsed 200 buildings, with rescue teams racing against the critical 72-hour survival window as tens of thousands remain missing.
Four of seven miners trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 10 days have been rescued by international divers, but two remain missing as teams navigate treacherous conditions through narrow, muddy tunnels.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao's coast killed 55 people with 31 still missing. Rescue operations face severe obstacles from aftershocks, rain, and landslides across the southern Philippines.
A volcano in Antarctica ejects approximately $2.3 million worth of gold crystals into the atmosphere each year, revealing an unexpected natural source of precious metals in extreme environments.
Timmy, a humpback whale rescued from stranding near Germany, has been found dead off the Danish coast, ending a high-profile rescue operation.
Spanish security forces have arrested 64 people for looting in areas hardest hit by Valencia's DANA flooding disaster, with authorities intensifying anti-theft operations and seeking prison sentences of 3-5 years for those detained.
Residents of Poços de Caldas woke to a low-magnitude earthquake (2.6-2.7 Richter) centered 30km away in Divinolândia, São Paulo. Universities registered the event; no emergency services were needed.
Um sismo de magnitude 7,5 na Venezuela matou centenas porque ocorreu superficialmente perto de cidades com construções vulneráveis. A magnitude mede energia, não destruição; fatores como profundidade, localização e qualidade das infraestruturas determinam o impacto humano.
Rescue teams from multiple countries work to extract four men trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 10 days; one survivor successfully evacuated Friday as rescuers search for two others still missing.
New Zealand's Civil Defence will conduct its ninth annual Emergency Mobile Alert test tonight, reaching approximately 90% of the population with geotargeted alerts via cellular broadcast to prepare for severe emergencies.
Venezuela's earthquake death toll surpassed 900 on Friday as rescue teams work against time during the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors.
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake centered near Boulder Creek in California's Santa Cruz Mountains awakened residents across a 100-mile area including San Francisco early Thursday, with no immediate reports of serious damage.
Families in earthquake-devastated Venezuelan coastal areas criticize authorities for delayed and inadequate rescue operations following twin quakes that killed at least 1,700 people.
Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 1,430 people with 50,000 missing. Families desperately search collapsed buildings while international rescue teams race against the critical 48-72 hour survival window.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, killing over 1,700 officially with tens of thousands missing. The disaster exposes the fragile state of a nation already destabilized by economic crisis and political upheaval.
Indonesian rescue teams battle aftershocks and heavy rain to search for survivors of a 5.6-magnitude earthquake that killed 271 people near Jakarta. Time is running out for those trapped in rubble as landslide risks delay recovery operations.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mindanao on Monday, killing 45 people with 17 missing and affecting nearly 149,000 residents. Rescue operations continue amid widespread infrastructure damage and 1,738 recorded aftershocks.
Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes reaches 1,450 with a 21-year-old rescued after 106 hours trapped in rubble. International aid pledges exceed $300m as 30 countries deploy rescue teams.
Four gold miners trapped in a flooded Laos cave self-rescued Saturday after noticing water levels dropping, joining one previously rescued miner. Two miners remain missing as rescue efforts continue.
California Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County after a toxic methyl methacrylate tank at an aerospace facility began heating uncontrollably, forcing evacuation of over 50,000 residents and risking catastrophic explosion or chemical spill.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela within minutes, causing building collapses in Caracas and triggering tsunami warnings across the Caribbean region.
Two massive earthquakes struck Venezuela killing at least 235 people with over 4,300 injured. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors as authorities struggle with the scale of devastation and international aid mobilizes.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971. The strongest seismic events in a century flattened buildings across Caracas as rescue operations continue amid 30+ aftershocks.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6 atingiu uma ilha do Japão, parte de uma série de tremores sísmicos que ocorreram simultaneamente em Venezuela, Japão e EUA em poucas horas.
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off Mindanao's coast on June 8, 2026, causing building collapses in Davao and General Santos cities. Tsunami warnings were issued across the Pacific region including Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, and US west coast.
A team of British and Norwegian carpenters is undertaking emergency repairs on the historic Stromness villa in South Georgia, where Ernest Shackleton recuperated during his legendary 1915 Antarctic rescue mission, before the wooden structure collapses within two years.
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 devastated Venezuela, killing over 1,450 people and destroying nearly 200 buildings. A father and son were found alive after four days, offering hope despite dwindling survival prospects.
Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer and emotionally honored earthquake-devastated Venezuela, then was controversially ejected minutes later for tapping his helmet during a challenge gesture.
A 62-year-old Australian woman has been missing for two weeks in Cape Breton Highlands National Park after last contacting family on April 15. Extensive search efforts involving RCMP, rescue teams, and air services are underway in challenging terrain with wildlife hazards.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people and displacing around 10,000 families. The quake triggered tsunami alerts across the region, though waves remained relatively small.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Calabria in southern Italy early Tuesday, originating 250km deep in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Cosenza's coast with no immediate damage reports.
Rescue teams in Laos have successfully evacuated four men trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, with one rescued the previous day. Two men remain missing as international rescue efforts continue.
Rescue teams narrow search for two missing Singaporean hikers on Indonesia's Mount Dukono after a May 8 volcanic eruption killed one Indonesian woman. Difficult terrain and ongoing volcanic activity hamper recovery efforts.
Orange County officials announced Monday that the threat of a massive explosion at a Garden Grove aerospace facility has been eliminated after an overnight operation successfully reduced tank pressure. Evacuation zones for nearly 50,000 residents were reduced by 65%, though smaller explosion and spill risks remain.
A guide describes the harrowing moment Mount Dukono erupted, killing three hikers including two Singaporeans. The guide claims he was unaware of climbing prohibitions in place since April.
Rescue operations in a flooded cave in Laos ended after two weeks with five men rescued but two still missing. The men became trapped after heavy rain flooded the cave while they were searching for gold.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Calabria's coast in southern Italy on June 2, felt across the region but causing no reported damage. The deep-sea tremor occurred 250 kilometers below the surface due to tectonic subduction processes.
Multiple earthquakes have devastated Venezuela with a death toll reaching 235, prompting international rescue and relief efforts as authorities work to locate survivors amid widespread destruction.
A 43-year-old security guard was pulled alive from rubble after eight days trapped in a collapsed shopping centre basement following devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela that killed nearly 2,200 people.
Philippine National Police intensified patrol operations across Mindanao following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, addressing security concerns during widespread power outages affecting over 800,000 consumers.
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's eastern Noda region at 19.3 km depth, following a powerful 7.5-magnitude quake weeks earlier that injured 30 and displaced 90,000 residents.
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Aomori prefecture on December 8, triggering tsunami warnings with waves up to 10 feet expected for northern coastal regions.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,6 atingiu a ilha de Samos na Grécia nesta sexta-feira. Não há relatos de mortes, mas danos materiais significativos foram registrados.
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption unexpectedly oxidized massive amounts of methane in the stratosphere, a phenomenon scientists are studying for potential climate mitigation applications.
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Vancouver Island Monday night, the second quake exceeding 5.0 magnitude in four days. No damage or tsunami threat was reported.
A woman was critically injured in a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. A lifeguard and paddleboarder helped rescue her from the water.
IAEA chief warns of extreme nuclear disaster risk after drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant in UAE, citing potential reactor meltdown and radioactive release across hundreds of kilometers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in northern California near Petrolia. No casualties or significant damage were reported.
Researchers have discovered the seismic anomaly in the Great Pyramid of Khufu that has allowed it to withstand earthquakes for 4,600 years without major damage through its innovative structural design.
California Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency after a toxic chemical tank near Garden Grove threatened to spill or explode, prompting evacuation of 40,000 residents while authorities investigate the cause.
Venezuela's death toll from June 24 earthquakes reaches 2,595 with over 12,000 injured and 189 buildings destroyed. Acting President Rodriguez declares seven days of national mourning and activates 25 temporary camps.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile triggered tremors felt in São Paulo and surrounding regions, amplified by local geological conditions. No structural damage or injuries reported.
Twin earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck northern Venezuela, killing 920 with 50,000+ missing. Foreign nationals from Portugal, Spain, China, Brazil, and Italy are among confirmed dead.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California near Ojai during tropical storm Hilary alerts, with no significant damage or injuries reported despite aftershocks.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,1 atingiu a costa da Malásia próximo à ilha de Bornéu na madrugada de segunda-feira. USGS minimiza risco de vítimas e tsunamis devido à profundidade de 619,8 quilômetros do epicentro.
O jogador de futebol argentino Lucas Trejo relata que sua família desapareceu após terremotos de magnitude 7,5 e 7,2 que atingiram a Venezuela, com o edifício onde moravam desabando.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao island in southern Philippines early Monday, with over 500 aftershocks recorded since a stronger 7.6 magnitude quake Saturday. No tsunami threat or casualties reported.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing 920 with thousands missing. USGS models suggest final toll could reach 10,000-100,000 as rescue operations continue.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook New Zealand's South Island on Wednesday with no tsunami alert issued and no significant damage reported by authorities, though some residents noted minor property cracks.
Two major earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck northwest Venezuela within 39 seconds, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700, with authorities warning casualties will rise as rescue efforts continue.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit northern Japan's Aomori Prefecture, injuring at least 4 people with no tsunami warning issued.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 2,600 people, overwhelming local services and forcing families to identify decomposing bodies at makeshift morgues nine days after the disaster struck.
Over 130 people fled rural Briceño after clashes between FARC dissidents and Gulf Clan, with armed groups issuing evacuation orders and threatening drone strikes against civilian areas.
University of Chile researchers warn that an earthquake on the San Ramón fault could affect over 1 million people across five Santiago communes, with potential devastation exceeding the 2010 8.8 magnitude quake.
A young humpback whale stranded off Germany's coast was transported by barge and released into the North Sea, though marine experts say its survival chances are low due to its compromised health.
Twin earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) devastated Venezuela's northern coast, killing 920 with over 50,000 missing. International rescue teams race against time as anger mounts over slow government response.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Italy's Calabria coast in the Tyrrhenian Sea, felt across multiple regions including Naples. No immediate casualties or damage reported as assessments continue.
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Baja California's coast Tuesday morning, with shaking felt in San Diego County. No tsunami warning was issued and no injuries or damage reported.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6,0 atingiu a costa da Indonésia no sábado, deixando pelo menos seis mortos e danos a construções na região de Java, segundo o USGS.
A major fire at a Dominican Republic beachside resort killed at least one tourist and forced the evacuation of approximately 1,700 guests. Witnesses report some guests re-entered the burning building to retrieve belongings.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday with tsunami warnings issued for regional coasts. Power outages reported; authorities urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground.
Three hikers—two Singaporeans and one Indonesian—died when Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island, despite warnings keeping climbers out of the danger zone.
FBI investigators discovered at least 117 dead dogs in mass graves at a Northern California animal rescue facility accused of abuse, with many showing gunshot wounds and hundreds more feared missing.
A Tonga volcanic eruption triggered an unexpected atmospheric cleanup by destroying methane, offering scientists new insights into natural climate mechanisms and potential mitigation strategies.
A residência do cantor gospel Regis Danese foi atingida por um incêndio que destruiu praticamente tudo. A filha do artista se emocionou ao relatar a magnitude da destruição causada pelo sinistro.
Expert Finnish cave divers have arrived in the Maldives to assist in recovering the bodies of 4 Italian tourists who drowned in an underwater cave, with the mission complicated by dangerous conditions and a previous rescue diver fatality.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, causing at least 32 deaths and structural damage including a school roof collapse, though no injuries were reported at that facility.
Rescue teams from 4 countries are attempting to reach 7 people trapped in a Laos cave for up to a week following flooding, navigating extremely narrow tunnels.
A 3-legged dog named Blueberry and 3-legged cat named Meadow found companionship while recovering at a Maryland animal rescue before being adopted together into their forever home.
Four Italian divers died in a Maldives cave accident after entering without proper safety equipment like guide ropes, according to rescuers who recovered their bodies. A Maldivian rescue diver also died during the recovery operation.
An 8.7 magnitude earthquake near Russia's coast has triggered a tsunami advisory for most of British Columbia's coastline, with authorities warning of strong currents and possible waves in affected areas.
Estudo internacional detecta 510 terremotos entre 100-150 km de profundidade sob a geleira David na Antártida Oriental, desafiando teorias tradicionais de tectônica de placas em região geologicamente estável.
Abalo sísmico de magnitude 4,2 foi registrado pela Rede Sismográfica Brasileira na manhã de terça-feira, com epicentro próximo a Luís Eduardo Magalhães, na Bahia, sendo sentido também por moradores do Tocantins.
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,8 atingiu a ilha grega de Creta, deixando ao menos uma pessoa morta e onze feridas. A vítima era um operário que morreu quando a cúpula de uma igreja desabou em Arkalochori.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck western Panama and the Costa Rica border region on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages. No deaths or material damage have been reported so far.
Um terremoto de magnitude 4,8 atingiu Bali no sábado, deixando três mortos, incluindo uma criança de três anos. O tremor desencadeou deslizamentos de terra nos distritos de Karangasem e Bangli.
A person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines aircraft on a Denver International Airport runway, prompting emergency evacuation and NTSB investigation into the fatal incident.
An Indonesian Navy submarine with 53 crew is missing in the Bali Sea with oxygen supplies critically low. International rescue teams race against time as the vessel may have descended beyond its safe depth limits.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday with tsunami warnings for regional coasts. Power outages reported; authorities urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Sullana, Piura on July 30, injuring at least two people and causing structural damage across multiple regions of Peru and southern Ecuador.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck northern Venezuela, killing 235 people and injuring over 4,300. International rescue efforts are underway despite infrastructure damage and logistical challenges.
O Japão suspendeu alerta de tsunami após terremoto de magnitude 6,9 atingir a província de Aomori na sexta-feira, dias após tremor de 7,5 na mesma região.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela's capital Caracas within seconds, killing 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000. Rescue operations continue as aftershocks rattle the northern coastline.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines on June 8, 2026, killing at least 32-35 people, injuring over 200, and triggering a tsunami alert with building collapses reported.
A malfunctioning chemical tank at a California aerospace facility is overheating and poses explosion or leak risks, triggering a state of emergency and evacuation orders for 50,000 residents.
A 68-person British search and rescue team deployed to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that killed nearly 1,000 people and displaced tens of thousands, with the UK providing £2m in humanitarian aid.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing 920 people. A 4.9 magnitude aftershock hit Friday as international rescue teams arrived and the US deployed aid.
International diving teams successfully rescued the first of seven men trapped in a flooded Laos cave for over a week. Four remain in a chamber 300m inside, while two are still missing.
Seven people remain trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for nearly a week following heavy flooding, with rescue teams struggling to access the narrow tunnels and uncertain whether the trapped individuals are still alive.
Autoridades encontraram restos mortais de 117 cães em abrigo 'no-kill' na Califórnia durante investigação sobre desaparecimento de 730 animais. Muitos apresentavam ferimentos de bala.
Venezuela sofreu dois terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 em 39 segundos, com mais de 20 réplicas. O impacto foi sentido até no Brasil, deixando mais de 160 mortos.
Hernán Gil was rescued alive after eight days trapped under 140 tonnes of rubble from twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed nearly 2,300 people. International rescue teams worked over 100 hours to free him after locating him on Saturday.
Two powerful earthquakes—magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5—struck northern Venezuela within seconds, with the second being the largest to hit the country since 1900.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Philippines, causing building collapses and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia. Schools evacuated and regional emergency responses activated.
A three-story residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi, India before dawn Monday, killing 10 people with 20-25 feared trapped under rubble. Over 40 emergency workers including national disaster response teams are conducting rescue operations.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on June 8, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region with waves potentially exceeding one meter in height.
Elite divers have located five gold miners trapped in a Laos mine after an extensive search. The critical next phase involves extracting them from the dangerous underground conditions.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off northeastern Japan's Aomori and Hokkaido regions, triggering a tsunami warning with waves potentially reaching three meters.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,1 na Venezuela gerou tremores percebidos em Manaus e Belém, causando pânico entre moradores que deixaram prédios. Não há registros de vítimas ou danos estruturais até o momento.
India's only active volcano on Barren Island erupted September 20 following a 4.2 magnitude earthquake, marking the fourth eruption since 1991 with no immediate threat to populated areas.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan on Tuesday at 2:38 p.m. local time at a depth of 20 km, with no tsunami advisory issued following recent seismic activity in the region.
Japan's Meteorological Agency launched a simplified five-level color-coded weather warning system on May 29 to help citizens better understand disaster risks and evacuation timing, replacing a more complex framework.
A chemical tank rupture at a Washington paper mill has killed 11 workers, with crews recovering six of nine missing bodies. The disaster spilled over 500,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals and ranks among the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades.
Seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days managed to escape on their own, while rescue efforts continue for two remaining missing persons.
São Paulo confirmed Brazil's first case of the more lethal Clade 1b mpox variant in a 29-year-old woman with recent contact from DRC. The variant, with up to 10% fatality rate, has prompted WHO to maintain international health emergency status.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 183 km west of Port Hardy, B.C. on Sunday morning. No damage or tsunami risk reported.
A 7.4-7.6 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Mexico on September 19, centered in Michoacán, triggering a tsunami alert and causing at least one confirmed death and structural damage across multiple states.
Após dois terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 na Venezuela, moradores realizam resgates por conta própria devido à demora das autoridades e falta de equipamentos, com 188 mortes e 1.520 feridos confirmados.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Mindanao region in southern Philippines early Monday, triggering tsunami warnings across the western Pacific with waves up to 10 feet possible on Philippine coasts.
A dramatic shelf cloud formation resembling a tsunami or apocalyptic scene appeared off São Paulo's coast, captivating and alarming beachgoers. The meteorological phenomenon, known as a 'nuvem prateleira,' is a rare but natural occurrence.
Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake off the southwest coast, affecting Miyazaki and Kochi provinces.
Brazilian workers affected by natural disasters can withdraw up to R$ 6,220 from FGTS accounts through a digital application process. The benefit applies to residents of officially recognized disaster areas with specific eligibility requirements and documentation.
A humpback whale that spent weeks stranded on Germany's Baltic coast and was released into the sea has washed up dead on a Danish island, prompting health concerns and plans for removal and scientific examination.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela's La Guaira state have killed nearly 1,500 people with tens of thousands missing. International rescue teams race against a 72-hour survival window as the country grapples with political and economic crisis.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela near Caracas, killing at least 32 confirmed with thousands feared dead. Widespread building collapses and rescue efforts ongoing as aftershocks continue.
La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano has covered over 1,000 hectares with ash and lava after two months of eruption, displacing 7,000 people with no fatalities reported. Scientists warn of increased seismic activity at depth.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck waters south of Fiji in the South Pacific on Monday with no reported damage or tsunami alert activation, according to USGS monitoring.
Dois sismos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingiram a Venezuela, causando pelo menos 32 mortos e 700 feridos. O Governo Regional da Madeira manifestou solidariedade com o povo venezuelano, destacando os laços históricos e a presença de grande comunidade madeirense no país.
International rescue teams in Venezuela use dogs, drones, sound detectors, and thermal imaging to find survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 1,700 people. The critical 96-hour survival window has passed, but teams continue systematic searches.
A stranded humpback whale named Timmy was successfully rescued and released back to the ocean off the German coast, funded by a millionaire donor in an elaborate multi-party operation.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered offshore hit the southern Philippines early Monday, causing infrastructure damage, power outages, and generating 1-meter tsunami waves across affected coastal areas.
Five people were rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after facing dangerous conditions, while two others remain missing. Rescue operations continue as survivors navigate hazardous extraction procedures.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Miyagi prefecture on Japan's northern coast, triggering a tsunami alert that was later lifted. No significant damage reported, though authorities inspected nuclear facilities and about 200 homes lost power.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Calabria's coast at 250km depth on June 2, 2026, felt across southern Italy but causing no reported damage. The deep tremor is characteristic of the Tyrrhenian Sea's subduction zone geology.
Dois terremotos de grande magnitude atingiram a Venezuela nesta quarta-feira, gerando alerta de tsunami que foi posteriormente cancelado para regiões do Caribe.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 1,400 people with international rescue teams arriving to search for survivors in coastal areas. The USGS estimates potential deaths could reach 10,000, making it among Latin America's deadliest earthquakes.
Rescue teams in Joinville, SC are using thermal drone technology to search for 27-year-old Ezequiel Marcos Ferreira, missing since a hiking trip. His motorcycle and personal items were found, but he remains unlocated.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, killing at least 144 people with over 700 injured. Tremors were felt across Thailand and China, causing building collapses in Bangkok and widespread panic.
Alaska experienced the second-largest megatsunami ever recorded in 2025, reaching 481 meters high, caused by massive glacial ice collapse into the sea.
A newborn baby was rescued from collapsed building rubble in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck within seconds, killing at least 920 people and injuring over 3,360.
A rare double earthquake measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast Wednesday, killing at least 164 people with over 970 injured. Rescue crews continue searching collapsed buildings as death toll expected to rise significantly.
A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded on a German coast for weeks, has been successfully transported by barge toward the North Sea in a coordinated rescue effort.
Rio Grande do Sul declared a state of public calamity after intense rainfall killed 10 people and affected nearly 19,100 residents. Governor Eduardo Leite called it the state's worst disaster in material damage history.
Vídeos mostram famílias em pânico durante terremotos na Venezuela, com magnitude de até 4,6. Porto de La Guaira transformou-se em necrotério, enquanto Brasil inicia envio de ajuda humanitária.
Officials evacuated 220 homes in Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval near Quebec City as heavy rainfall causes rapid river level rises and flooding risks. Multiple regions across southern and central Quebec face monitoring for flooding and landslides.
The Trump administration is deploying massive earthquake relief to Venezuela following dual seismic events that killed 920+ people, testing its restructured foreign aid approach and new relationship with Venezuela's interim government.
A humpback whale named Timmy, who was rescued after stranding, died days later and has been brought to shore in Denmark for autopsy next week to determine cause of death.
One of five miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for over a week has been successfully rescued in a dangerous diving operation. Four others remain trapped with two still missing.
Terremoto de magnitude 6 atingiu a costa leste de Honshu no Japão neste sábado, o segundo abalo sísmico na região em três dias, após magnitude 7,2 na quarta-feira.
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, survivors and Nobel laureates reflect on the tragedy's lasting human and environmental toll, with accounts of extreme suffering and ongoing health consequences.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 1,700 people with 5,000+ wounded and 15,000+ homeless. The U.S. military has restored La Guaira port and pledged $300M in humanitarian aid.
A deadly landslide in Norway has claimed at least two lives with eight people still missing as rescue operations continue.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake centered in the Gulf of Mexico was felt across Havana and Florida cities on Monday, causing brief evacuations but no reported casualties or major damage.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific near New Caledonia, triggering dangerous tsunami warnings for multiple island nations across a three-hour window.
A massive landslide at a railway construction camp in Manipur's Noney district killed two and left around 50 people missing. The debris blocked the Ijei River, creating a dam-like condition threatening downstream areas.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck off Venezuela's Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, closing the main airport, and leaving 15 people trapped. The tremors were felt across the region, triggering evacuations and tsunami alerts.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing 920 with over 50,000 missing. International rescue teams mobilized as search efforts continue amid government response criticism.
The Philippine Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development will distribute cash assistance to over 2,800 families in Mindanao affected by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, alongside shelter repair kits and temporary housing materials.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across the archipelago and Japan's southeast coast with waves expected to exceed one meter.
Rescuers have freed five of seven men trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 10 days while searching for gold. Two remain missing as teams prepare to search deeper into treacherous passages.
Two successive earthquakes killed over 920 people in Venezuela with 51,000+ missing. Citizens conduct their own rescue efforts due to scarce government response, while international aid arrives.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela, killing at least 920 people with 50,000 missing. International rescue and aid operations are underway across heavily damaged La Guaira and Caracas.
Residents in Venezuela's quake-affected areas express anger at the state's inadequate response to the disaster, with volunteers leading rescue efforts as locals feel abandoned by authorities.
A roller coaster malfunctioned at 30 meters height in the USA, leaving passengers stranded and requiring emergency rescue operations to bring them safely to the ground.
Timmy, a humpback whale that became a global sensation after stranding in Germany, has been confirmed dead by Danish authorities two weeks after a €1.5m rescue effort criticized as inhumane.
Rescue teams in Laos successfully evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, one day after extracting the first survivor. Two people remain missing as international rescue teams continue operations.
A 650-foot tsunami struck Greenland, generating seismic waves that resonated globally for 9 days, marking a significant natural disaster event.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Visayas region in central Philippines on Tuesday with a shallow 10km depth, prompting evacuations and tsunami warnings across multiple islands.
A new study reveals that humans inhabiting northwest Ethiopia 74,000 years ago possessed exceptional adaptive abilities, surviving a catastrophic volcanic eruption by shifting from hunting large mammals to fishing.
A man in his 30s died after suffering significant arm injuries in a shark attack at Emerald Beach near Coffs Harbour on Sunday morning, despite emergency response efforts.
A significant gas leak at a Corrientes apartment building prompted emergency response Tuesday morning. Firefighters quickly shut off the main valve, preventing potential disaster.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6,1 atingiu a península de Nemuro em Hokkaido, norte do Japão, sem gerar alerta de tsunami. Não houve relatos imediatos de feridos ou danos significativos.
Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, imprisoned for over five years on allegedly fabricated charges, now faces double murder accusations related to a soldier ambush. She remains the only Filipino journalist currently jailed.
In 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 2, astronauts Athena and Hen face a life-threatening crisis when a geomagnetic storm causes their spacecraft to spin out of control, leaving them fighting fires in orbit while rescue teams battle disasters on Earth.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6,7 atingiu a região de Sulawesi na Indonésia, causando danos a edifícios e forçando evacuações em hospitais na cidade de Palu, que já foi marcada por um tsunami devastador.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing at least one person and causing widespread damage and injuries across the affected region.
Rescue workers race against time in Venezuela following earthquakes that struck nearly three days prior, with international teams from the US arriving to assist in search and recovery operations.
Twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes devastated Venezuela, killing 235+ with over 1,500 missing. International rescue teams race against time in critical 72-hour window to find survivors buried under collapsed buildings.
A 6.1-6.2 magnitude earthquake struck western Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico on June 8, with tremors felt across the island including Havana. Regional authorities monitored for potential tsunami risk in the Yucatan Peninsula.
A landslide and flooding in British Columbia has caused extensive damage to two or three Indigenous cultural heritage sites belonging to the Williams Lake First Nation, threatening irreplaceable cultural resources.
The Boston Esplanade reopened to the public after a brief severe weather delay forced evacuation during the Fourth of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, allowing celebrations to resume.
Rescue teams have suspended search operations for two men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos after more than two weeks of intensive efforts, leaving their fate uncertain.
Venezuela's death toll from recent powerful earthquakes has risen to 1,943 with over 10,000 injured. A 4.2-magnitude aftershock struck Monday as rescue operations continue and authorities maintain emergency response efforts.
Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes has surpassed 1,430 as the critical 72-hour rescue window closes. International aid from 24 countries and 2,741 rescue personnel has mobilized to assist affected regions.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake near Ometepec, Guerrero on June 5 did not trigger mobile phone alerts because it fell below the 6.0 magnitude threshold and was over 300km from Mexico City.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Saturday near Yilan county, the strongest since April 2024, causing temporary power outages but no reported casualties or major infrastructure damage.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across the region and causing building damage in General Santos city.
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted, killing at least three hikers with two others still unaccounted for. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate the missing hikers.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast, triggering tsunami warnings with waves up to 3 meters expected. Authorities issued immediate evacuation orders for coastal regions.
Analysis of 3.6-billion-year-old volcanic rocks shows Earth's surface was being recycled into the deep mantle far earlier than previously thought, suggesting plate tectonics may have emerged within the planet's first billion years.
A preliminary 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, triggering immediate tsunami warnings across multiple Pacific nations and prompting mass evacuations from coastal areas.
A coal mine in China certified as safe by authorities exploded, killing at least 82 workers with rescue operations ongoing to locate missing persons.
A bus crash in Virginia has killed at least 5 people and injured 44 others. Separately, divers have successfully rescued the first miner trapped in a cave.
Recent study reveals the Great Pyramid of Giza's sophisticated structural design, including hidden chambers and hydraulic systems, enables it to withstand earthquakes for over 4,600 years.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday with epicenter near General Santos city, triggering tsunami warnings for regional coasts with waves up to 3 meters possible.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 1,400 people with thousands missing. International rescue teams are arriving as authorities struggle with limited equipment and infrastructure challenges in coastal areas.
Indonesia's Dukono volcano erupted Friday, killing at least three people and leaving eight climbers missing. A pyroclastic cloud reached 10km height, prompting emergency alerts in surrounding areas.
A Greek volcano classified as extinct erupted unexpectedly after 100,000 years of dormancy, challenging scientific understanding of supposedly inactive volcanic systems and their potential for future activity.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Venezuela Wednesday evening, triggering tsunami alerts across the region according to USGS preliminary measurements.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela killing at least 32 people and injuring around 700, with death toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue in devastated areas.
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, injuring 20 people and triggering tremors across Pakistan, Afghanistan, and northern India. Multiple aftershocks followed within 24 hours.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines coast, killing at least 32 people. Disaster preparedness drills and relief coordination efforts helped mitigate casualties in the strongest quake to hit the region in decades.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela minutes apart, killing at least 235 people with severe damage concentrated in Caracas and surrounding areas.
At least 82-90 workers died in a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, with rescue operations ongoing and some workers still trapped underground.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela on June 24, killing 235 people and injuring 4,300+ with thousands still missing. La Guaira suffered heaviest damage as rescue efforts face equipment shortages and airport closure complications.
Mount Etna in Sicily erupted last Friday, producing a striking stream of bright orange lava that descended over 300 meters from the rupture point at 3,000 meters altitude.
A rescue operation in the Maldives resulted in the death of one diver while attempting to locate Italian divers. Multiple Italian divers died during an unreported cave diving expedition in Vaavu Atoll.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Italy's Calabria coast early Tuesday at 250km depth, with tremors felt across southern regions but no casualties reported so far.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani, Philippines on June 8, generating over 1,100 aftershocks within 24 hours, with seismic activity expected to persist for more than a month.
Five men aboard the missing Titan submersible face a critical 96-hour oxygen deadline as rescue efforts intensify off Newfoundland. Experts warn chances of survival diminish as the vessel remains unfound since Sunday.
Twin earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) devastated Venezuela's northern coast, killing 920 and leaving 50,000 missing. International rescue teams arrived as locals criticized the government's slow response.
Two major back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela's capital Wednesday, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.
Ingrid Daniela Vera Figueroa, 42, died after falling 600 meters while climbing Chile's Llaima volcano on her birthday. Rescue operations were hampered by severe weather conditions.
A Nepali climbing guide missing for a week on Mount Everest was found alive crawling toward base camp, despite funeral rites already beginning for him. Hillary Dawa Sherpa survived extreme conditions in the death zone with frostbite but in otherwise good health.
Dois terremotos de magnitude 7,5 e 7,2 na Venezuela foram sentidos em Belém, provocando evacuação de dez prédios e pânico entre moradores, sem registros de danos estruturais ou vítimas.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Guangxi province, southern China, killed at least two people, destroyed 13 buildings, and forced the evacuation of approximately 7,000 residents.
Two hikers have been found dead following an eruption of Mount Dukono volcano in Indonesia. Rescue teams confirmed the fatalities after locating the missing excursionists.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Chile's Atacama Desert was felt across multiple São Paulo cities on Thursday night. Authorities confirm no structural damage risk to Brazilian buildings despite evacuations.
A gold miner trapped in a flooded Laos cave for nine days was successfully rescued through a high-risk scuba operation, with four miners remaining and two presumed lost.
Five Italian divers and one rescue worker died in a diving expedition at Thinwana Kandu cave in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, marking the country's worst diving accident. The group disappeared during unfavorable weather conditions at 60-meter depth.
Venezuela was struck by consecutive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, killing at least 235 people with potential death toll reaching 100,000. US mobilizing major rescue and humanitarian response.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California near Redwood Valley, causing injuries, widespread power outages affecting thousands, and marking the region's strongest quake in 86 years.
Brazil's FGTS calamity withdrawal program launches June 4, 2026, allowing disaster-affected workers to request up to R$ 6,220 directly through the mobile app without visiting agencies.
Brazil's Finance Ministry will expand Federal District credit limits to enable a R$6.6 billion rescue package for state-owned BRB bank, with guarantees from private and public banks rather than federal backing.
Finnish rescue divers recovered the final two bodies of Italian divers who died in an underwater cave in the Maldives, completing a recovery operation of five fatalities from an extreme-depth diving accident.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck northern Venezuela within seconds, killing at least 235 people and injuring over 1,500. Rescue efforts are hampered by lack of equipment and infrastructure damage as international aid mobilizes.
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic zone near Naples early Wednesday, the strongest in recent weeks. No damage reported despite clear impact on residents across multiple neighborhoods.
Rescue operations continue in Catia la Mar, Venezuela following a devastating earthquake that killed over 1,700 people. Survivors are still being pulled from rubble days after the disaster, with locals using makeshift tools to search for missing loved ones.
Coast Guard stations nationwide experienced power, water, and gas outages affecting search and rescue operations. The commandant warns further disruptions are likely as the DHS shutdown persists.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430 people with 3,238 injured and 3,142 families displaced. Rescue efforts continue as frustration grows over slow government response and outdated equipment.
Three hikers died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano on Halmahera island Friday morning, with several others missing. The group had been in a prohibited area when the volcano sent ash 6 miles into the air.
Comissário de bordo da Gol gravou vídeo após terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingirem Caracas. Empresa confirmou que todos os tripulantes estão bem e suspendeuvoos até 5 de julho.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6,2 atingiu a costa de Mindanao nas Filipinas, uma semana após outro abalo sísmico deixar pelo menos 65 mortos na mesma região do Anel de Fogo do Pacífico.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck south of Fiji on Tuesday at 12:55 local time with no reported damage or tsunami alert activation. The seismic event occurred in a tectonically active region where such tremors are common.
New Zealand deployed a NZ$3 million support package including Defence Force assets and relief supplies to Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea following Tropical Cyclone Maila's devastation.
An Indian billionaire heir has offered to relocate approximately 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private collection to his private zoo, proposing an alternative to Colombia's planned culling of the invasive species.
A 21-story building under construction collapsed in Lagos's Ikoyi district, killing at least six people with dozens feared trapped. The disaster reflects Nigeria's persistent problems with weak building enforcement and construction standards.
Scientists discovered that coastal species have adapted and begun reproducing on plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, creating artificial floating ecosystems that blur boundaries between marine habitats.
Five of seven miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for nine days have been successfully rescued, with some emerging on their own. Rescue operations continue for the remaining two miners.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao raised the seabed by 2 metres, exposing coral reefs and killing marine life across 200+ metres of newly exposed coastline. At least 61 people died and 40 remain missing.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines early Monday, triggering tsunami warnings for regional coasts including Malaysia. Damage assessment was still underway.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile caused tremors felt across São Paulo on Monday evening, with no structural damage reported despite widespread public alarm.
A video from a October 2025 Philippine earthquake circulated online after a deadly 7.8-magnitude quake struck in June 2026, misleading viewers about the timing and origin of the footage.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430 people with nearly 70,000 unaccounted for. International rescue teams are racing against time to find survivors amid $6.7bn in damages.
Typhoon Jangmi swept across Japan with 80mph winds, injuring 23 people and forcing 1.52 million to evacuate. The storm caused significant damage including flooding, landslides, and damage to UNESCO heritage site Himeji Castle.
Quatro terremotos de grande magnitude atingiram diferentes regiões do mundo no mesmo dia, mas especialistas confirmam que os eventos ocorreram em sistemas tectônicos independentes sem conexão causal entre eles.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Chile's Atacama Desert, with aftershocks felt in São Paulo as residents evacuated buildings. Chilean authorities assess damage while no casualties have been reported.
RTÉ's Anocht ar Pheataí showcases rescue animals and expert care advice, featuring bearded dragons, dogs, and ponies with tips on proper diet and husbandry for pet owners.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela's northern coast, preceded by a 7.2 foreshock, causing building collapses in Caracas and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and close the main airport.
Rescuers successfully coaxed a stranded humpback whale named Timmy onto a barge off Germany's Baltic coast, hoping to transport it to deeper waters in the North Sea for release into the Atlantic.
Moradores de São Paulo relataram tremor de terra na noite de quinta-feira, coincidindo com terremoto de magnitude 7.3 registrado no Chile. Autoridades ainda avaliam possíveis danos.
A week after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed over 2,200 people, rescue teams are deploying micro drones and experimental cyborg insects to locate survivors in collapsed buildings, with technology enabling access to spaces unreachable by humans.
Back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have killed more than 1,400 people with tens of thousands still missing four days after the disaster. International aid efforts are underway to assist with rescue and recovery operations.
Venezuela faces catastrophic aftermath from two powerful earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 people and left tens of thousands missing. While 33 survivors were rescued over the weekend, the critical 72-hour window for finding people alive has passed.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Sullana, Peru injured at least two people and caused structural damage across multiple regions. The temblor was felt across Piura, neighboring regions, and southern Ecuador.
Moradores de Guaimbê, no interior de São Paulo, sentiram tremor de terra de magnitude 3.6 confirmado pelo Centro de Sismologia da USP. É o segundo abalo sísmico registrado na região em 2021.
A 6.1-6.2 magnitude earthquake struck western Cuba on June 8, with tremors felt across the Caribbean region including Florida, Cancún, and Havana, triggering concerns of potential tsunami activity.
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines, with 30-40 people feared trapped. Eight were rescued and 11 escaped, while search and rescue operations continue amid challenging concrete debris.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 235 people with over 1,500 injured and tens of thousands missing as rescue operations continue in damaged buildings.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6,9 no norte do Chile foi sentido em São Paulo na noite de segunda-feira, com moradores relatando tremores principalmente na zona oeste da capital.
Death toll from back-to-back Venezuelan earthquakes reaches 1,430 with 68,900 missing as frustration grows over inadequate government response and critical rescue window closes.
A coal mine explosion in China's Shanxi province kills at least 82 people, marking the deadliest mining disaster in over a decade. State media reports 9 workers remain trapped as rescue efforts continue.
A group of miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week has been found alive. Rescuers indicate additional oxygen supplies will be needed to complete the extraction operation.
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo's wife and two children were killed when their apartment building collapsed during twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela's northern coast on Wednesday.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing 589 and injuring 2,980. International rescue teams are deploying as authorities declare emergency and establish reconstruction fund.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's Balikesir province Monday night, with tremors felt across surrounding regions including Istanbul.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across six countries and causing building damage in General Santos. Regional governments suspended classes and activated emergency response protocols.
An electrical transformer malfunction caused an explosion in a Tacoma apartment complex electrical room Sunday, forcing evacuation of eight buildings but resulting in no injuries to firefighters or residents.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile was felt across São Paulo on May 25, with residents reporting shaking sensations up to 9 minutes after the initial quake due to the city's sedimentary basin amplifying seismic waves.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has scorched over 1,300 acres with evacuations expanding as the fire spreads toward Los Angeles County, threatening thousands of homes.
Rescuers in Laos found five villagers alive after they were trapped in a flooded cave for a week following heavy rain and landslides. Two people remain missing from the group of seven who entered the cave searching for gold.
Hybrid pigs resulting from crossbreeding between abandoned domestic pigs and wild boars in Fukushima's exclusion zone pose ecological risks due to rapid reproduction and invasive behavior.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing 589 and injuring nearly 3,000. La Guaira region suffered heaviest damage; international rescue teams are deploying.
Water safety experts recommend designated swimming spots, lifeguard supervision, and awareness of hidden dangers like rip currents to prevent drowning deaths during summer outdoor swimming season.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck west of Caracas, Venezuela, causing extensive building collapses and casualties during a public holiday, triggering evacuation chaos and initial tsunami warnings.
Mais de 140 venezuelanos deportados pelos EUA desapareceram após desabamento de hotel em La Guaira durante terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 que mataram 1.450 pessoas na Venezuela.
Timmy, a humpback whale that became a media sensation during a controversial rescue attempt in Germany, has died. His carcass drifted for two weeks before washing ashore in Denmark.
A newborn hippo named Bumpy was found clinging to its dead mother in Kenya and is now being hand-reared by keepers at a wildlife sanctuary after a challenging rescue operation.
Terremoto de magnitude 5,5 atingiu a província de Sichuan, levando o governo chinês a acionar protocolo de resposta de emergência Nível III. Até o momento, não há registro de vítimas.
A major earthquake off Mindanao's coast killed at least 32-41 people, displaced 20,000 residents, and triggered landslides. Outdoor hospitals and cut-off communities hamper rescue and aid efforts.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing at least 235 with thousands potentially missing. International rescue teams race against time to extract survivors from collapsed buildings.
A 900,000-gallon chemical vat ruptured at a Washington paper pulp facility, killing at least 11 people with nine still missing. The caustic chemical contaminated the Columbia River, marking potentially the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history.
Terremotos na Venezuela reacendem debate sobre se animais conseguem prever desastres sísmicos. Estudos científicos indicam que comportamentos animais mudam antes de abalos, possivelmente detectando ondas imperceptíveis aos humanos.
A young fisherman was rescued off Terrigal after his engine failed and anchor line broke in rough seas. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers responded within minutes, transferring him to safety.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao island in the Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts for the region and Indonesia. The Philippine seismic agency predicts waves exceeding one meter above normal sea level.
Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, volunteers are leading rescue and relief efforts as death tolls rise and nearly 50,000 remain unaccounted for, with morgues overwhelmed.
Dual earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 900 people, with rescue operations ongoing and death toll climbing as residents search for missing loved ones amid widespread devastation.
A coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, China's worst in 17 years, kills at least 82 workers. The disaster has triggered rescue operations and raised concerns about energy security and mining safety standards.
Nearly two weeks after a partial building collapse in Surfside, Florida, rescue teams ended the search for survivors with 54 confirmed dead and 86 still missing. The operation shifts to debris removal after controlled demolition of the remaining structure.
Fishermen in Kozhikode demand immediate action to establish a responsive disaster response unit after the ₹6 crore Karunya marine ambulance became non-operational due to fitness issues.
A fireworks factory explosion in central China has killed 37 people, with rescue operations concluded. Investigations suggest potential safety violations amid July 4th order pressures.
Múltiplos terremotos foram registrados em diferentes partes do mundo, incluindo um tremor de magnitude 7,2 no norte do Japão e tremores na Venezuela, sem vítimas confirmadas até o momento.
O Abismo, a Netflix disaster thriller set in Swedish mining town Kiruna, follows a safety director's desperate rescue mission as the city collapses into a sinkhole, resulting in multiple deaths including her ex-partner.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 1,450 people with over 68,900 missing. Authorities describe it as the country's worst natural disaster, with rescue teams racing against time to find survivors.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,6 sacudiu o nordeste do Japão próximo à costa de Miyagi, sem ameaça de tsunami. O tremor ocorreu perto da usina nuclear Fukushima Daiichi.
Rescue teams in Laos have successfully evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, with one rescued Friday. Two remain missing as international teams continue search efforts.
Multiple earthquakes have devastated Venezuela with over 1,400 confirmed deaths. Rescue operations continue as aftershocks complicate efforts to locate survivors trapped in rubble.
Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700, with death toll expected to rise as rescue teams reach hardest-hit areas.
Two deadly earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430 people and injured 3,238, with rescue operations ongoing in affected areas. Hospitals are overwhelmed treating victims with injuries ranging from fractures to panic attacks.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico on Thursday as an aftershock following a 7.7 quake on September 19, centered near Coalcomán, Michoacán. No significant damage reported despite widespread alert activation.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in Orange County after a chemical tank in Garden Grove cooled and stabilized, with officials declaring no remaining public danger.
A 21-floor building under construction collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria, killing at least four people with dozens feared trapped in the rubble. Rescue efforts are ongoing at the Ikoyi district site.
Tremor de magnitude 4,9 atinge Caracas após sequência de terremotos que matou 920 pessoas. Novo sismo pode danificar estruturas já fragilizadas pela tragédia de quarta-feira.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,5 na Venezuela provoca tremores sentidos em Belém e Santarém, levando à evacuação preventiva de prédios e acionamento de equipes de segurança.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Ometepec, Guerrero was felt across Mexico City on Friday afternoon, triggering evacuation protocols and safety inspections with no major damage reported.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing at least 235 people with thousands potentially dead. International aid mobilized as La Guaira state faces catastrophic damage.
A 2016 geological survey classified Ouro Preto's Morro da Forca as high-risk for landslides, yet the area remained unprotected until a 2022 collapse destroyed the historic Solar Baeta Neves mansion, a UNESCO-protected 19th-century landmark.
Venezuela declared a State of Emergency after two powerful earthquakes (magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5) struck near Caracas, causing building collapses and prompting airport closure and nationwide rescue operations.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela killing 920 people with hundreds still trapped under rubble. International rescue teams from multiple countries have arrived to assist overwhelmed local medical facilities.
A landslide triggered by torrential rains in Java, Indonesia killed at least 8 people and left 82 missing as rescue teams search through thick mud and debris in affected villages.
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted while hikers were on the mountain, killing at least three people including two Singaporeans. Rescue teams recovered bodies from the volcanic debris.
New research reveals an active fault line near Auckland could trigger a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, challenging the city's exemption from earthquake building regulations and raising questions about preparedness.
Scientists have confirmed an unusual seismic event beneath Utah that was initially considered geologically impossible, validating earlier detection of the rare earthquake.
A homemade vessel capsized off the Dominican Republic early Saturday with approximately 25 people aboard headed to Puerto Rico, resulting in 8 confirmed deaths and 7 missing persons. Strong waves are cited as the cause, with authorities continuing search and rescue operations.
Five Italian divers died exploring an underwater cave in the Maldives; four remain missing deep inside. A military rescue diver also died attempting recovery, prompting Finnish experts to reassess the perilous retrieval operation.
UNESCO warns a destructive tsunami in the Mediterranean is inevitable within 30 years, with some scenarios reaching beaches in under 10 minutes, leaving minimal time for traditional alerts and requiring rapid evacuation protocols.
A 13-foot beluga whale spotted swimming up the Seine near Paris has triggered a major rescue operation. The Arctic species appears underweight and stressed, prompting concerns about its survival in the polluted freshwater environment.
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Louisiana early Thursday, affecting over 650,000 people across the state and neighboring regions. No damage or injuries were reported.
A father and his two young daughters died when a dust explosion destroyed a Nebraska biofuel plant where he worked, with the girls waiting in the break room. The facility had prior OSHA violations.
All five Italian divers missing in the Maldives have been found dead in a 60-metre cave, marking the nation's worst diving accident. A rescue diver also died during recovery efforts.
A Venezuela enfrenta uma crise sísmica com múltiplos terremotos, incluindo um de magnitude 4,9 em Caracas, deixando quase mil mortos e mais de 50 mil desaparecidos.
Tremor de magnitude 5,1 atingiu as províncias de San Juan e Mendoza na Argentina na manhã de quinta-feira, com epicentro a 90 km de San Juan e profundidade de 10 km. Autoridades confirmam ausência de danos estruturais significativos e feridos.
Gestora JGP alerta que crédito ao consumidor no Brasil está em "equilíbrio instável", com serviço da dívida comprometendo 29% da renda disponível, o maior percentual entre países comparáveis.
Two major earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people. Rescue operations continue in Caracas as authorities search for survivors in the rubble.
Um sismo de magnitude 2.1 foi sentido em Paços de Ferreira, com epicentro localizado a cerca de seis quilómetros a oeste da localidade.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,6 atinge a costa nordeste de Taiwan no sábado, marcando o segundo tremor considerável da ilha em uma semana, sem vítimas imediatas registradas.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela Wednesday, prompting a state of emergency declaration as rescue crews search for survivors amid heavy damage in Caracas.
A New Zealand yacht with four crew members has endured nearly a week of severe weather, mechanical failures, and power shortages near Minerva Reef. A rescue ship is en route to assist after the vessel lost its rudder in 40-knot winds.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake centered in Chile was felt by residents across São Paulo and neighboring cities on Monday evening. The deep tremor (101.3 km) amplified through the region's sedimentary basin but caused no structural damage.
White nationalist and militia groups increasingly show up at disaster sites offering aid while recruiting members and spreading misinformation. Experts warn this 'disaster tourism' undermines official rescue efforts and exploits community vulnerability.
50,000 Southern California residents remain evacuated after emergency crews worked to prevent a methyl methacrylate tank explosion at an aerospace facility. Officials ruled out a catastrophic BLEVE but warn explosion risk persists.
A magnitude 7.8 Mindanao earthquake damaged 8,642 schools affecting 4.9 million learners, exposing how schools face $299.6M in annual earthquake losses—the second-highest risk sector after buildings.
Geologists have identified rare mantle earthquakes occurring deep beneath Utah for decades, a phenomenon previously thought impossible in continental regions, reshaping understanding of seismic hazards.
The 1883 Krakatoa eruption produced the loudest sound in recorded history at 310 decibels, with pressure waves circling Earth four times and audible 4,800 km away, remaining a reference for modern infrastructure risk modeling.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed nearly 1,000 people, with international relief teams arriving to search for survivors. The disaster exposed the government's inability to respond effectively to the catastrophe.
A family member of Titan submersible victims describes receiving the remains of her husband and son in shoe boxes, highlighting the tragic aftermath of the 2023 implosion disaster.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit northern Chile on May 25, centered 12 km south of Calama. No damage or injuries reported despite tremors felt across multiple regions and as far as São Paulo.
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture Monday morning, with no tsunami alert triggered. The region remains vulnerable following a devastating 7.6 magnitude quake on January 1st that killed 260 people.
Família relata morte de pastor brasileiro em terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 que atingiram a Venezuela, deixando pelo menos 920 mortos e 3.360 feridos.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing buildings, and triggering tsunami warnings across the region with waves up to 3 metres possible.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake, the strongest to hit the Philippines in 50 years, killed at least 37 people and displaced over 20,000 on Monday. Rescue teams continue searching collapsed buildings for survivors.
Two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 920 people with over 3,300 injured. Emergency crews continue rescue operations to find survivors in the rubble.
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, with evacuations in Japan and other nations. Russia's Kuril Islands experienced significant flooding and damage, while tsunami waves remained manageable in most affected regions.
A major Italian volcano is approaching a critical transition point with scientists warning a significant eruption could be imminent as the system shows signs of accelerating instability.
Armed jihadist fighters launched coordinated attacks on two central Mali villages, killing at least 30 people as violence continues to escalate across the region, disrupting humanitarian access.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao's coast killed 55 people with 31 still missing. Rescue operations face obstacles from aftershocks, rain, and blocked roads as authorities shift focus to body recovery.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Wednesday morning at 11:02 a.m. local time, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries, though aftershocks are expected.
Japan experienced a 5.7-magnitude earthquake off Honshu's east coast Wednesday, two days after a 7.5-magnitude tremor killed and injured dozens. Authorities warn of continued aftershock risks over the coming week.
A magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck near New Zealand's Kermadec Islands at shallow depth, prompting tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. This marks the third major seismic event in the country within 24 hours.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela's coast Wednesday, killing at least 32 with USGS warning potential deaths could reach 10,000-100,000. A state of emergency has been declared.
Three hikers died on a remote Indonesian island during a volcanic eruption from a volcano with a history of repeated activity over decades.
A barge transport operation has begun to return Timmy, a stranded humpback whale, from German coastal waters back to the North Sea in a coordinated rescue effort.
Nine miners died and six were rescued following an explosion at a coal mine in Sutatausa, near Bogotá, Colombia. Rescue operations confirmed the fatalities and successful extraction of survivors.
A 21-storey building under construction collapsed in Lagos's Ikoyi district, killing at least four people with dozens feared trapped in the rubble. Rescue operations continued as authorities investigated the incident.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela's northern coast, collapsing buildings across Caracas and coastal towns and killing at least 164 people. Residents describe terror and loss as rescue efforts continue amid damaged infrastructure.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 1,400 people with more than 55,000 unaccounted for. International rescue teams are arriving as authorities struggle with limited resources and ongoing aftershocks.
A chemical tank rupture at a Longview, Washington paper and packaging plant has killed at least one person with nine others unaccounted for. Corrosive chemicals are hampering recovery and rescue efforts at the industrial site.
Nanyang Technological University researchers developed non-invasive electrodes to remotely control cockroaches for disaster response and infrastructure inspection, avoiding harm to the insects.
A second beachgoer became trapped in quicksand at Glenelg North, Adelaide, days after another rescue, with authorities confirming recent sand carting operations may have created the hazardous conditions.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Sullana, Piura at 12:10 p.m., injuring at least two people and causing structural damage across multiple regions. The tremor was felt across northern Peru and southern Ecuador.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela within 39 seconds, collapsing buildings and infrastructure in Caracas with authorities fearing nearly 100,000 deaths.
A chemical vat implosion at a Longview, Washington paper mill has killed 8 workers, with 6 of 9 missing employees recovered. Recovery efforts continue amid ongoing hazards from caustic chemicals.
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines, with dozens feared trapped. Eight people were rescued and search operations are ongoing as authorities investigate the cause.
Five men trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 11 days escaped without rescue assistance by crawling through narrow, water-filled passages. One survivor credited fear and hope for their survival.
Rescue teams conduct desperate search operations for survivors following an earthquake in Venezuela. A separate incident involves an unexplained low-altitude jet flyover.
A 31-year-old novice climber survived a 1,500-foot slide down Mount Shasta's Avalanche Gulch after cloud cover delayed helicopter rescue, requiring rangers to hike up the mountain for a multi-stage evacuation.
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Indio overnight, the third day of seismic activity in the region. Renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones warns more tremors could follow and cautions the sequence could be foreshocks for a larger event.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing at least 920 people and injuring thousands. Recovery efforts are hampered by the country's economic crisis and struggling healthcare system.
Dawa Sherpa, a mountain guide, was rescued after being stranded on Mount Everest for six days near Camp 3. His survival is being called a miracle by rescue teams.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's Oaxaca state on May 4, with no reported casualties. The tremor was felt across southern Mexico including Mexico City.
Hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks exploded on Whidbey Island, destroying multiple homes and injuring five people including three firefighters. The blast was likely caused by smoking near the fireworks cache.
Officials ruled out a massive explosion at an Orange County chemical tank, lifting evacuation orders for thousands near Garden Grove, though authorities warn the crisis remains ongoing.
Más de 130 perros de búsqueda de brigadas internacionales ayudaron a rescatistas a localizar sobrevivientes y víctimas en los terremotos del 24 de junio en Venezuela, con historias destacadas como la de Tsunami que salvó 25 personas.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines coast on Sunday, but Chilean authorities ruled out tsunami danger after assessment by SHOA and international monitoring centers.
Five people trapped in a flooded Laos cave for over a week have been freed, with some survivors managing to escape themselves despite ongoing search efforts for two remaining missing persons.
Two powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.5 tremor, have struck Caracas causing building collapses and mass evacuations. Venezuela's interim president declared a state of emergency.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck west of Port Alice on Vancouver Island Monday, marking the second seismic event off B.C.'s coast in four days. No tsunami risk or damage reported.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Chile's Atacama Desert triggered tremors felt in Santa Catarina and São Paulo, with firefighters responding to multiple reports from residents in Chapecó.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, with magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, causing building collapses in Caracas and prompting a state of emergency declaration. Fatalities were reported though exact numbers remain unclear.
Chega/Açores criticizes delays in €2.3M road stabilization project on Terceira island, closed since January 2024 after earthquake damage. Party demands adherence to 180-day execution timeline.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean off Guatemala and El Salvador on Saturday morning at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Venezuela's interim president declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck within 39 seconds, causing building collapses and widespread damage. The USGS estimates potential death toll between 10,000-100,000.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least five people with tsunami waves up to 3 metres possible on regional coasts. Evacuations were ordered across the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan.
Radioactive mutant pigs have escaped containment near a nuclear disaster area, raising concerns about radiation spread and animal control in contaminated zones.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,0 atingiu a região de fronteira entre Chile e Bolívia, com epicentro a 75 km de Calama. Não há relatos de vítimas ou danos estruturais.
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines, with 30-40 people feared trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities investigate the cause and manage hazardous debris and power lines.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Pinar del Río province in western Cuba on June 8, centered about 100 kilometers from Mantua. No human or material damage was reported despite the tremor being felt across multiple municipalities.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Acapulco shook central and southern Mexico Tuesday evening, triggering alerts in Mexico City with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Researchers discovered water-rich fault barriers act as natural brakes on the Gofar transform fault, explaining why magnitude 6 earthquakes repeat predictably every 5-6 years instead of cascading into larger events.
Um tremor de terra de magnitude 3.9 na escala Richter foi registrado em Barreiras e sentido por moradores de Luís Eduardo Magalhães na terça-feira. Não houve feridos, mas relatos indicam danos estruturais leves.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Chile's Atacama region was felt across São Paulo and 14 other cities 2,200 km away. Experts confirm Brazil's risk of major earthquakes remains extremely remote due to its position within a tectonic plate.
Rescue teams in La Guaira, Venezuela search for survivors in collapsed residential towers following earthquakes, with tens of thousands still missing and hope fading after four days of operations.
O Ministério das Relações Exteriores confirmou a morte de dois cidadãos brasileiros no terremoto de magnitude 7,5 que atingiu a Venezuela. O sismo deixou 188 mortos e 1,5 mil feridos no país.
A crocodile suspected of devouring a missing Brazilian businessman in South Africa has been captured and killed. Human remains were recovered from the reptile's stomach during a dramatic helicopter rescue operation.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile was felt in São Paulo due to the city's sedimentary basin amplifying seismic waves. Authorities confirm no structural damage or incidents were reported.
Dawa Sherpa survived seven days alone in an 8-meter Everest crevasse after falling during descent, sustained by biscuits and ice until an avalanche created an escape route. His improbable rescue has sparked investigation into delayed search efforts.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. Authorities activated emergency protocols with no immediate casualties reported.
A coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, China killed at least 8 workers and left 38 missing. Of 247 workers underground, 201 escaped safely as rescue operations continue.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday, triggering tsunami warnings across the region with waves up to 10 feet possible on Philippine coasts. A building partially collapsed in General Santos city, though no immediate casualties were reported.
Brazil's Finance Ministry will expand the Federal District's credit limit to enable a R$5 billion loan to rescue BRB bank, with guarantees provided by private banks through a judicial agreement.
Imagens aéreas de drone documentam a magnitude dos danos causados por terremotos recentes na Venezuela, oferecendo perspectiva visual da escala da destruição.
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed near Manila early Sunday, killing at least one person with about 20 feared trapped. Rescue operations have recovered 26 people so far as officials investigate the structural failure.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,1 na Venezuela foi sentido em Manaus e outras regiões. Moradores registraram janelas e móveis tremendo, sem relatos de feridos até o momento.
An explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 others Friday while firefighters responded to a basement fire and rescue operation. Two firefighters were hospitalized, including a fire marshal with serious injuries.
Um tremor de magnitude 2,5 foi registrado em Betim (MG) no sábado à tarde, sentido por moradores de diferentes bairros. Especialistas confirmam que é comum em Minas Gerais e sem risco de danos maiores.
Twin earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 1,430 people and leaving over 50,000 missing. Rescue teams race against the 72-hour survival window as international aid arrives.
Dois sismos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingiram a Venezuela na quarta-feira, causando 1430 mortos, 3200 feridos e 3100 desalojados. Portugal enviou missão de resgate e ajuda humanitária; 41 portugueses e lusodescendentes confirmados mortos.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake centered 100 km west of Cuba was felt across Havana, Florida, and Mexican Caribbean tourist destinations, prompting evacuations but causing no reported damage.
Tremor de terra de magnitude 3.9 foi registrado no oeste da Bahia, próximo a Barreiras, e sentido também em cidades vizinhas e no Tocantins. Especialistas confirmam tratar-se de atividade sísmica moderada dentro dos padrões normais do Brasil.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6.9 atingiu a costa central das Filipinas próximo a Cebu na noite de 30 de setembro, causando danos em estruturas, interrupções de energia e colapso parcial de igrejas históricas, sem vítimas confirmadas.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts in the Philippines and Japan's southeast coast. No casualties or significant damage reported as of publication.
Thousands of exhausted sailors remain trapped for over 3 months due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with the IMO requesting member state support for safe evacuation and passage restoration.
Researchers identified natural 'brake zones' in the Gofar transform fault that predictably limit earthquake growth, solving a decades-old mystery about why underwater quakes remain smaller than expected.
A charter boat sank near Roberts Bank off Richmond on Sunday with ten people aboard. Four were rescued; six remain missing as search and rescue operations continue.
Over 44,000 people evacuated in Southern California after officials warned a leaking methyl methacrylate tank at an aerospace facility faces imminent failure or explosion, with no timeline for resolution.
A 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela killed 1,430 people with 68,900 missing. Tensions escalate as civilians conduct desperate rescue efforts while government response lags and international aid arrives.
Dois terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingiram a Venezuela, com estimativas de até 100 mil mortes. O governo declarou estado de emergência e o aeroporto principal foi fechado.
Asturias reinstates its Mining Safety Service, abolished in 2019, following the March 2025 Zarréu mine disaster that killed five workers. The measure implements recommendations from an official inspection report.
Taal Volcano in the Philippines recorded 21 earthquakes and 10 tremor episodes in 24 hours, marking a significant increase in seismic activity despite remaining at Alert Level 1.
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, with Japan and the US issuing evacuation orders and warnings for waves up to 3 meters.
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, injuring over 10 people and disrupting traffic. No tsunami warning was issued following the seismic event.
Brazil's Federal District Legislative Chamber approves R$6.6 billion rescue package for BRB bank. Governor retaliates against opposition voters while bank races to implement capitalization by month-end.
Four more men have been freed from a flooded cave in Laos during a hazardous multi-day rescue operation, with some survivors managing to free themselves unexpectedly.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu in the South Pacific, triggering tsunami alerts for the region and causing structural damage. Peru's emergency authorities confirmed no tsunami risk to Peruvian coasts.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 164 people. The US, Cuba, Iran, and numerous other nations have pledged rescue and humanitarian assistance to a country already facing severe economic and health crises.
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,6 atingiu a região rural do norte da Califórnia, marcando o maior evento sísmico da área desde 1940, sem registrar feridos.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Saturday, one day after a 7.4 magnitude quake killed at least eight people in Mindanao. The region continues seismic activity assessment.
U.S. search and rescue teams in Venezuela recovered a mother and nine-month-old baby from collapsed buildings after deadly earthquakes killed over 1,400 people. Hundreds of American personnel are assisting with recovery operations alongside international volunteers.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake in southern Mindanao killed at least 61 people and raised the seabed by up to 2 meters, exposing coral reefs and killing marine life across extended coastlines.
A man missing for five days in Minas Gerais, Brazil was located deceased with the help of drone technology, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles in search and rescue operations.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake centered in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Calabria's coast shook southern Italy Monday night, felt across a wide region including Naples. No casualties or significant damage reported so far.
Em 2 de agosto de 2027, um eclipse solar total durará mais de 6 minutos, o mais longo do século, visível principalmente no Egito e Norte da África, unindo a humanidade em admiração astronômica.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Acapulco shook central and southern Mexico on Tuesday night, triggering alerts across the country with no immediate reports of fatalities, though thousands evacuated buildings as a precaution.
Thousands of international rescue workers are deployed to Venezuela following an earthquake, with officials warning the critical window for finding survivors alive is rapidly closing.
A laser hair removal device was mistaken for a bomb at an Australian airport, prompting a full evacuation. The false alarm was resolved after security identified the item.
Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) near Caracas, leveling buildings and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency with potential casualties ranging from 10,000 to 100,000.
German authorities advance efforts to rescue Timmy, a humpback whale stranded off the Baltic coast, successfully moving the animal onto a barge for transport back to open ocean.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 188 people with over 1,500 injured and 200 trapped under rubble. The US, Spain, and Vatican are deploying emergency aid and rescue teams as communications outages hamper relief efforts.
Scientists have documented the first-ever opening of a tectonic plate on the Pacific Ocean floor near Canada, providing unprecedented insights into earthquake, tsunami, and methane release mechanisms.
An earthquake swarm in Brawley, Imperial County has recorded over 350 tremors including a 4.7 magnitude quake, with activity beginning to slow. The swarm represents significant seismic activity in Southern California's Imperial Valley region.
An 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast has triggered a tsunami watch for most of British Columbia's coastlines, with authorities advising residents to stay alert for updates.
A 15-year-old dog missing for 331 days was reunited with its Florida owner after she spotted him on a rescue organization's Facebook page. The dog had been brought to a shelter as a stray and saved from euthanasia.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on June 25, killing 589 people and injuring 2,980. The second quake was the strongest recorded in over a century, collapsing buildings across Caracas as the nation grapples with ongoing economic crisis.
Um terremoto de magnitude 4,8 atingiu Bali na sexta-feira, deixando ao menos três mortos e sete feridos. O tremor afetou principalmente os distritos de Karangasem e Bangli, com um deslizamento de terra causando duas das mortes.
Rescue teams from multiple countries successfully evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 10 days. Two men remain missing as search efforts continue in the challenging underground environment.
Punjab Governor praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for approving Rs 125 crore grant to Chandigarh while Indian Army conducts active flood relief operations across Punjab with helicopters and specialized vehicles.
A sherpa guide presumed dead was found alive after six days missing on Mount Everest, sparking questions about rescue operations and survival in extreme conditions.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck 50km northwest of Wellington, New Zealand on Wednesday, followed by a 4.0 magnitude aftershock 26 minutes later. Over 61,000 people reported feeling the quake across both islands, with no casualties or tsunami threat.
A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded on a German coast for weeks, has been loaded onto a barge and transported toward the North Sea in a rescue operation despite expert concerns about the intervention's viability.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Friday near Sarangani with epicenter 30km west of the city. Authorities ruled out tsunami threat with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
A teenager died from suspected bacterial meningitis in Mato Grosso, Brazil, marking the second death in her family within days. The case follows a 5-year-old relative's death from the same infection on April 17.
Taal Volcano in Batangas logged two eruptions, 10 earthquakes, and four tremors within 24 hours, with Alert Level 1 remaining in effect. Authorities maintain restrictions on Volcano Island access.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines early Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring over 200 in what authorities are treating as a major natural disaster.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile triggered tremors felt across São Paulo and surrounding regions on Monday evening, with no reported damage or tsunami risk.
A bus carrying passengers fell into the Seine River near Paris, triggering a major rescue operation involving drones and helicopters to assist those in the water.
Deadly consecutive earthquakes struck Venezuela, prompting emergency rescue operations. A geo-technical expert discusses the rarity and destructive nature of the seismic events.
Two major earthquakes (7.1 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela within 40 seconds, causing structural damage across Caracas and prompting a nationwide state of emergency. The strongest seismic activity in roughly a century has triggered international humanitarian response.
Philippines' Taal Volcano recorded a small phreatomagmatic eruption Tuesday morning, ejecting a 300-meter ash column alongside 55 volcanic earthquakes and elevated sulfur dioxide emissions.
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted, killing three hikers including two Singaporeans. Rescue teams recovered bodies from the volcano site as search operations continued.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami warnings across regional coasts with waves up to 3 meters possible.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971, with widespread destruction across multiple states including coastal La Guaira.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela within 39 seconds, with USGS warning of potential 10,000-100,000 deaths and widespread damage across the region.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings for Malaysia and surrounding coastal regions.
Over 40,000 people evacuated from Garden Grove, California after a methyl methacrylate tank leak at an aerospace facility. Officials warn of imminent tank failure and potential explosion risk.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6 atingiu Creta na Grécia na madrugada de segunda-feira, com epicentro a 15 km de Heraclião. Relatos indicam danos estruturais, mas sem vítimas confirmadas até o momento.
Timmy, a humpback whale that captured global attention while stranded, has been successfully rescued after a weeks-long coordinated effort by marine rescue teams.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, causing building damage, power outages, and generating 1-meter tsunami waves across nearby coastal areas with no immediate casualty reports.
Um cão chamado 'Tsunami', anteriormente resgatado das ruas, ajudou no resgate de vítimas após um terremoto na Venezuela, salvando aproximadamente 12 pessoas.
A blast at a fireworks storage facility in Kerala killed at least 14 people and injured over 40 workers preparing for the Thrissur Pooram festival. Rescue operations continue amid risk of further explosions.
Stress levels on Southern California's San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems have reached their highest in at least 1,000 years, raising concerns about an imminent major earthquake that could affect millions of residents.
An explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 people Friday while firefighters battled a fire and rescue operation. Two firefighters were hospitalized with one suffering serious injuries.
Terremoto de magnitude 5,3 sacudiu o nordeste do Equador na madrugada de domingo, deixando uma pessoa ferida e sendo sentido em 20 municípios, incluindo Quito.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a temporary curfew from 9 PM Sunday through noon Monday as a historic blizzard threatens the region with 45-70 cm of snow and dangerous winds. The Northeast coast is on high alert with over 3,500 flights cancelled.
An explosive eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia killed three hikers who ignored safety restrictions. Fourteen climbers were evacuated, but rescue efforts continue amid ongoing volcanic activity and dangerous conditions.
Peru's Sismate emergency alert system was hacked, sending false 8.7 magnitude earthquake warnings to thousands of citizens, followed by political messages from the Deface Perú hacker collective.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,4 atingiu o leste de Taiwan, deixando pelo menos 4 mortos e mais de 50 feridos. Japão e Filipinas emitiram alertas de tsunami para regiões vizinhas.
O Banco Central reduziu a taxa Selic para 14,25% ao ano, mantendo queda de 0,25 ponto, mas alertou sobre impactos da política fiscal doméstica na inflação e na condução monetária em cenário de incertezas.
Taiwan foi atingida por terremoto de magnitude 6 que feriu 27 pessoas e causou desabamentos de casas. O epicentro localizou-se em área rural, mas tremor foi sentido na capital Taipé.
Peru's Geophysical Institute identifies Lima, Ancash, Ica, Arequipa, Moquegua, and Tacna as high-risk earthquake zones due to accumulated tectonic stress, with Lima facing potential 8.8 magnitude quake.
Powerful 7.2-7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 235 people with 4,300 injured. Rescuers pulled survivors from collapsed buildings as search efforts continue.
Two motorcyclists were killed and two others injured when a timber-loaded tractor-trolley hit their bikes on wrong side of road in Layyah district, Pakistan.
Um terremoto de magnitude 7.4 atingiu Vanuatu na terça-feira, seguido por nove tremores secundários e alerta de tsunami cancelado. Pelo menos uma morte foi confirmada e infraestrutura significativa foi danificada.
A 650-foot tsunami in Greenland's Dickson Fjord, triggered by a massive landslide in September 2023, generated seismic waves detected globally for nine days. Climate change-driven glacier melting destabilized the slope, highlighting emerging Arctic risks.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Cuba on June 8, with aftershocks felt across southwest Florida. The seismic event impacted both the Caribbean island and nearby U.S. coastal regions.
A section of false ceiling collapsed at Mallplaza Bellavista in Callao due to water leakage from a faulty fire suppression system, prompting immediate evacuation and municipal temporary closure after structural defects were identified.
Tremor de magnitude 6,8 sacudiu a Ilha Sul da Nova Zelândia nesta terça-feira, com epicentro a 150 km da costa sudoeste. Autoridades avaliam possível tsunami, mas sem danos reportados até o momento.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Venezuela triggered a Caribbean tsunami warning, while strong earthquakes also struck Japan. Officials are assessing potential impacts on US coastal areas.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka peninsula early Friday at 39.5 km depth, triggering tsunami alerts across Pacific regions. Japan's meteorological agency ruled out major risks despite the significant seismic activity.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,8 nas Filipinas causa pelo menos 46 mortes, com equipes de emergência buscando desaparecidos entre os escombros de edifícios colapsados.
Rescuers freed four more men trapped in a semi-submerged Laos cave for 10 days after pumping lowered water levels. Five of seven miners have been rescued; two remain missing.
A major solar flare and coronal mass ejection from the sun has increased chances of northern lights visibility across parts of the US tonight, with a moderate radio blackout warning issued.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck 180 miles off Oregon's coast, triggering tsunami alerts and aftershock warnings. Scientists warn the Cascadia Subduction Zone remains overdue for a potentially catastrophic 9.0 magnitude event.
Cientistas recriaram em videojogo o mega-tsunami de agosto de 2025 no Alasca, causado por deslizamento de terras junto ao glaciar South Sawyer, alertando para riscos crescentes associados ao recuo dos glaciares e turismo costeiro.
Experts warn that Chile's active San Ramón geological fault, located beneath Santiago's densest urban areas, could trigger earthquakes of 7.2-7.5 magnitude affecting 1.7 million people across six municipalities.
Colombia's Ombudsman accompanies humanitarian mission in Sierra Nevada as armed groups ACSN and Clan del Golfo clash, resulting in evacuation of nine wounded including two minors and one death.
Estudo revela que terremoto de magnitude 9,0 no Japão em 2011 causou deslocamento permanente de 5-6 milímetros para leste em todo o país, fenômeno sísmico extraordinário até então não documentado pela ciência.
Five Italian divers died during a deep-sea cave exploration near Maldives' Vaavu Atoll. One body was recovered from 60 metres depth; search continues for four others amid challenging conditions.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba's coast—the region's strongest in nearly 150 years—was felt across Florida and Mexico, causing alarm but no reported injuries or major damage.
Twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela's northern coast, killing at least 2,595 with international rescue teams and thousands of volunteers searching rubble while the government faces criticism for slow response.
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including Peru, Japan, Ecuador, and US territories, with authorities monitoring coastal regions.
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela, killing 1,430 people and injuring 3,238. Rescue teams continue search operations on day four of the disaster.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 1400 people, with more than 1600 international rescue teams now deployed across devastated coastal areas. Over 55,000 remain missing as search operations continue.
At least 15 people died in a Lucknow building fire lacking emergency exits, renewing concerns about fire safety violations across India's densely occupied commercial spaces.
A chemical tank explosion at a Washington paper mill killed two and left nine employees presumed dead. The facility had a history of fires and safety violations.
Two powerful earthquakes striking Venezuela within seconds killed 1,943 people and injured over 10,500, with nearly 59,000 buildings destroyed or damaged and thousands still missing.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,6 atingiu a Ilha Simeulue, na costa de Sumatra, na Indonésia. Não há registros de vítimas ou danos materiais, e alerta de tsunami foi descartado.
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, with La Guaira among the hardest-hit areas. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors trapped under rubble as the death toll is expected to rise.
Tremor de terra de magnitude 4,2 foi registrado na divisa entre Bahia e Tocantins na terça-feira, causando vibrações perceptíveis em prédios e móveis. O abalo sísmico, identificado como moderado, teve epicentro próximo a Luís Eduardo Magalhães.
The Office of the Vice President began a three-day relief operation for approximately 287,000 individuals displaced by Mayon Volcano's ongoing eruption in Albay province, distributing essential supplies to evacuation centers.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, triggering tsunami alerts across the region.
A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu killed at least 16 workers and injured 6 others, with rescue operations ongoing amid structural collapse and safety concerns.
A 42-year-old Chilean woman died after falling 600 meters down the Llaima volcano slope while attempting to reach its summit to celebrate her birthday. The group had not completed mandatory registration, and rescue operations were hampered by severe weather conditions.
A major earthquake in Venezuela has killed nearly 1,500 people with rescue teams working against time to find survivors in rubble. Over the weekend, 33 people were rescued including two boys and a father-son pair trapped for four days.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines on Monday, triggering tsunami alerts across the archipelago and Japan's Pacific coast. No casualties or damage reported yet as emergency teams assess the situation.
The Dead Sea continues shrinking due to human activity and mineral exploitation, with international rescue projects stalled and fears of becoming another Aral Sea ecological disaster.
Search and rescue operations at a Longview, Washington chemical tank facility have transitioned to recovery efforts, with no additional survivors expected among the missing.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring 150 others, with powerful aftershocks continuing Monday. Drone footage reveals extensive infrastructure damage including collapsed bridges, destroyed roads, and fallen buildings.
Two tropical storms simultaneously impact Japan, causing floods and landslides that have killed at least one person, with widespread disruptions to flights and infrastructure across the region.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's Guerrero coast Friday morning, killing one woman and injuring a dozen in Mexico City. Authorities report limited structural damage but continue assessing impact across multiple states.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday with tsunami waves up to 3 meters possible on regional coasts. Power outages reported; authorities urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground.
A 5.6-magnitude California earthquake, 7.2-magnitude Japan tremor, and devastating Venezuela quakes within eight hours sparked online speculation about connection, but seismic experts confirm they are unrelated coincidences along separate plate boundaries.
Domestic pigs abandoned after Fukushima's 2011 nuclear disaster bred with wild boars, creating hybrids that retain accelerated reproduction rates, raising concerns about invasive species management globally.
The Pacific Ocean covers more area than all continents combined, revealing Earth is fundamentally a water world misrepresented by traditional map projections that distort our planetary perspective.
Drone footage captured a rescue operation of jet-ski users in distress during heavy swells at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Dois terremotos gêmeos de magnitudes 7,2 e 7,5, ocorridos com 39 segundos de diferença na Venezuela, causaram 188 mortos e mais de mil feridos. O fenômeno raro afeta apenas 5% dos sismos.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines, killing at least 46 people with 32,000 displaced. Rescue operations continue as teams search for survivors in collapsed buildings.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,9 atingiu Kyushu, sudoeste do Japão, gerando alerta de tsunami que foi posteriormente cancelado. Não há registros de danos significativos ou vítimas.
An asteroid discovered by Hong Kong astronomer William Yeung has been named after firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died fighting a 2025 tower block blaze that killed 168 people.
A commuter train collided with a long-distance train near Jakarta, killing 14 and injuring 84. Rescuers continue extracting survivors trapped in mangled wreckage.
A major earthquake in Venezuela has killed at least 235 people, triggering international rescue efforts and drawing comparisons to seismic risks facing California.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile and was felt across São Paulo and its metropolitan region, with residents reporting noticeable tremors.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico City on the 32nd anniversary of the devastating 1985 quake, causing panic and disrupting utilities across the capital.
Timmy, a humpback whale rescued from repeated strandings off Germany's Baltic coast two weeks ago, has been found dead off a Danish island, raising questions about the rescue operation's outcome.
An explosion on a boat at Haulover Sandbar marina in Miami injured 11 people. US authorities are investigating the cause, with eyewitnesses describing a high-intensity fire involving gasoline.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,7 atingiu a ilha de Sulawesi, Indonésia, nesta terça-feira. Autoridades descartam tsunami e relatam danos leves, sem vítimas confirmadas.
A community-backed proposal to rescue Inglewood's only hotel faces a final decision as early as next week, with positive support emerging for the rescue bid.
A coal mine explosion in Liushenyu, China killed 82 workers, exposing hidden operations, regulatory failures, and corruption in the mining sector.
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,8 atingiu a ilha de Hokkaido, norte do Japão, madrugada de sábado. Autoridades não emitiram alerta de tsunami e ainda não há relatos de danos ou feridos.
Cebu Pacific has partnered with Airlink, a global nonprofit, to provide airlift and logistics support for disaster relief across Asia-Pacific, joining 50+ airlines in the network.
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock rattled Venezuela five days after twin earthquakes killed 1,719 people, displacing tens of thousands and triggering widespread panic as rescue operations continue amid growing humanitarian needs.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Northern California's coast Monday afternoon, centered in the Pacific Ocean near Petrolia. No injuries or damage reported; tsunami warning not issued.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing at least 1,430 people with over 50,000 unaccounted for. International rescue teams are mobilizing as hospitals struggle with overwhelming casualties.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Mexico was felt across Cuba, Mexico, and Florida on June 8, with tremors reaching Havana, Cancún, and the US World Cup venue.
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer reflects on his first mission responding to deadly floods at Camp Mystic in Texas that killed 28 people, nearly a year after the disaster.
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Itariri region of São Paulo on Friday morning, with tremors felt across coastal and interior cities including Peruíbe, Itanhaém, and Registro.
Japan's newly introduced five-level disaster warning system issued its first Level 5 alert during Typhoon Jangmi, but few residents evacuated despite urgent warnings, revealing gaps in public awareness and communication effectiveness.
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,6 atingiu a região nordeste do Japão na noite de segunda-feira, gerando alertas de tsunami de até 3 metros para as prefeituras de Hokkaido, Aomori e Iwate.
Cientistas descobriram que o terremoto de magnitude 9,0 de 2011 no Japão enviou ondas sísmicas até o núcleo da Terra, que ricochetearam de volta em 15 minutos, deslocando todo o país 5-6 milímetros para o leste.
A devastating fire in a four-storey residential building in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar killed at least nine people early Sunday morning. Rescue teams evacuated 10-15 residents, with two sustaining minor injuries.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing 235 with thousands missing. Rescue operations intensify in hardest-hit La Guaira as international aid arrives.
Terremoto de 7.3 graus atinge norte do Japão, acionando alerta de tsunami. Autoridades avaliam danos e solicitam que moradores se afastem do oceano.
Four Venezuelan police officers arrested for looting cash from earthquake rubble as public anger grows over slow government rescue efforts and alleged military-police misconduct amid nearly 2,000 deaths.
A 481-meter megatsunami struck Alaska in 2025, becoming the second-largest ever recorded, triggered by glacial ice collapse into the sea.
Two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 1,400 people with thousands injured and missing. Canadian organizations and communities are organizing relief efforts alongside a $5 million government commitment.
A chemical tank in Orange County, California has cracked and is leaking, prompting the evacuation of 50,000 residents. Officials report new progress in containment efforts as the EPA warns the overheated tank risks complete failure.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday with tsunami warnings issued for regional coasts. Power outages were reported and residents urged to evacuate to higher ground.
Four gold miners trapped in a flooded Laos cave for over a week have been rescued as water levels receded. Two miners remain missing in the cave system.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,9 atingiu a costa leste de Honshu, no Japão, na noite de quarta-feira, sem registro de feridos ou alerta de tsunami. Simultaneamente, tremores de 7,2 e 7,5 foram registrados na Venezuela.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi prefecture in northeast Japan with no tsunami alert issued and no reported casualties or damage.
Rescuers search a flooded Laos cave to extract five survivors trapped since May 20, with two men still missing. Expert divers face extreme claustrophobia and flooding risks in passages so narrow they must move by fingertips and toes.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific on Friday with no initial reports of damage or tsunami alerts, occurring hours after a stronger 7.1 magnitude quake near Vanuatu.
A woman died after falling 600 meters into a volcanic fissure during a climbing expedition on a Chilean volcano on her birthday. The incident occurred during an organized excursion.
A female alpinist died after falling 600 meters into a volcanic fissure in Chile during a birthday celebration climb. She had posted online about feeling insecure about the trail before the fatal accident.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region with potential waves up to 10 feet on Philippine coasts.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines, killing at least 46 people with 17 missing. Multiple buildings collapsed and the disaster prompted discussions about El Niño's potential connection to seismic activity.
Estudo na Science revela que onda sísmica refletida pelo núcleo terrestre deslocou o Japão 5-6 milímetros para leste após o megaterremoto de Tohoku de 2011, identificando novo mecanismo de risco sísmico.
A bright meteor fireball illuminated skies across New Jersey and surrounding states early Wednesday, with residents from multiple towns reporting the phenomenon to the American Meteor Society.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Cuba's western coast on Monday, lasting about 20 seconds and forcing evacuations in Havana. The tremor was also felt across parts of Florida.
A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded on Germany's coast, was successfully transported back to open waters with help from a MediaMarkt co-founder, though its survival prospects remain uncertain.
Two trains collided near Indonesia's capital, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 88 others. Rescue operations have been completed as authorities investigate the incident.
49 people died of dehydration in the Sahara after a truck breakdown, with rescue teams discovering bodies beneath and around the vehicle. A second stranded truck with 60+ passengers was also rescued after three days.
A 4.9 magnitude aftershock struck Venezuela's coast Friday, days after twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes killed over 900 and left 51,000 missing. International rescue teams deployed as local government response proves inadequate.
Terremoto de magnitude 6,9 atingiu a costa leste de Honshu no Japão. Agência Meteorológica descartou risco de tsunami significativo.
Death toll from consecutive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela reaches 1,430 with over 68,900 missing. International rescue teams join desperate search efforts across La Guaira state.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela Wednesday—a 7.2 magnitude followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5 magnitude—killing at least 164 with death toll expected to rise. La Guaira was hardest hit with dozens of collapsed buildings.
Six more bodies recovered from a chemical tank rupture at a Washington paper mill that killed 11 workers. The tank held 900,000 gallons of white liquor used in paper processing; three bodies remain missing.
Indonesian rescue teams focus search on two volcanic sand mounds near Mount Dukono's crater after one victim found dead. Two Singaporean hikers remain missing following the volcano's May 8 eruption.
A methane explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi killed 82 people, revealing systematic safety violations including unregistered workers and secret tunnels despite China's decade-long safety reforms.
A humpback whale named Timmy was successfully rescued and released into the North Sea after weeks stranded off the German coast, following an elaborate multi-agency rescue operation involving transport by barge.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela west of Caracas, killing at least 235 people with over 50,000 missing. Officials fear death toll could reach 100,000 as rescue efforts are hampered by infrastructure damage and internet outages.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed 1,430 people with 6.76 million affected, as international aid arrives and rescue efforts race against time in the critical 72-hour window.
Three people died when Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted Friday morning, despite official warnings against climbing the active volcano. The victims were part of a 20-person hiking group that ignored safety restrictions.
A massive fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic killed an Italian tourist and forced the evacuation of approximately 1,700 guests.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Philippines near Cebú, causing structural damage and triggering tsunami alerts for three coastal provinces with no immediate fatalities reported.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan's coast near Miyazaki, triggering tsunami warnings with waves up to 1 meter expected. Two injuries reported with infrastructure damage including downed power lines and road damage.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Chile was detected and felt by São Paulo residents on Monday evening, with seismic waves amplified by the region's sedimentary basin geology.
Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000. The government declared a state of emergency and mobilized international rescue teams.
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24-25, 2026, killing at least 235 people with thousands injured. International rescue teams and $150 million in US aid are being deployed as search efforts continue.
Un terremoto de magnitud 6.7 golpeó el sur de Filipinas cerca de Davao Oriental, causando daños estructurales leves pero sin víctimas mortales reportadas.
American search-and-rescue teams pulled an infant alive from rubble in Venezuela more than 72 hours after devastating twin earthquakes struck the country's northern coast, with death toll reaching 1,430.
A catastrophic mudslide triggered by heavy rains destroyed dozens of homes in Dharali village, India, with at least 10-12 people feared trapped and dozens more missing. Rescue operations involving the Indian Army and national disaster response teams are underway.
Scientists are studying hybrid pigs that emerged after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, combining wild boar and domestic pig traits with accelerated reproduction rates, raising concerns about agricultural damage and ecosystem disruption.
An 18-year-old died Wednesday on the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Trail after experiencing heat-related symptoms during an attempted round-trip day hike to the Colorado River, prompting a helicopter rescue that ultimately proved unsuccessful.
Brazilian fire department reports four municipalities in critical condition and two on alert due to heavy rainfall, with 115 people rescued from floods and landslide areas.
Dois terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingiram a Venezuela em 24 de junho, causando destruição de prédios, pânico em Caracas e deixando vítimas. Autoridades confirmam desabamentos e colapso de energia enquanto buscam sobreviventes.
Authorities issued evacuation orders for 40,000 residents in Garden Grove, California after a toxic chemical tank began leaking with explosion risk. Schools closed and orders expanded as crews work to contain the hazardous material.
Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela in rapid succession, likely involving separate fault lines in a tectonically complex region, revealing new insights into the area's seismic behavior.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile was felt by residents across São Paulo and its metropolitan region, though Chilean authorities reported no damage or injuries.
Two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 1,400 people and left tens of thousands missing. Rescue teams struggle with limited resources as families search through rubble by hand in the hardest-hit coastal region.
Rescue teams in Laos have successfully evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, with one extracted Friday. Two men remain missing as international rescue efforts continue.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across the region. One death reported with damage assessments underway in coastal areas.
A 7.6 magnitude offshore earthquake struck southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations across six coastal provinces. Authorities warn of waves up to 10 feet and expect aftershocks.
A person died after being swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach by a freak wave while fishing. Witnesses attempted rescue but were unable to save the victim, who could not swim and wore no life jacket.
Japanese local government employees dispatched to disaster areas face severe psychological strain, with documented cases of depression and suicide. A court ruling recognizing work-related illness has prompted calls for expanded mental health support across prefectures.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile near San Pedro de Atacama on July 18, causing no reported injuries or significant damage despite being felt as far as São Paulo.
A 57-year-old amateur yachtsman died after being bitten by a four-meter shark while swimming near his moored boat off Maitre islet in New Caledonia on Sunday.
A powerful double earthquake devastated Venezuela's coastal region, killing at least 920 people and destroying hundreds of buildings. Survivors plead for international rescue assistance as search efforts continue in La Guaira.
Rescuers recovered an Indonesian woman's body after Mount Dukono erupted Friday, stranding 20 hikers who ignored safety restrictions. Search continues for two missing Singaporeans amid ongoing volcanic activity.
A landslide triggered by torrential rain killed at least seven people, including a newborn and two children, on Italy's Ischia island, with five still missing and dozens of emergency workers conducting rescue operations.
ISRO's Cartosat-3 satellite captured high-resolution images revealing extensive damage from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, killing over 2,900 people and destroying major infrastructure near Mandalay.
A fire at a luxury beach resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic killed one woman and forced the evacuation of approximately 1,700 guests and staff from the facility.
Venezuela's death toll from consecutive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes has reached 1,430 with 68,900 missing. Civilians are conducting rescue efforts with basic tools as government response remains inadequate.
Heavy rains in Antioquia have forced over 1,000 families in Medellín to evacuate, with 530 permanent and 559 temporary relocations ordered due to landslide and flooding risks across six vulnerable communes.
Indonesian rescue teams resumed search operations for three missing hikers, including two Singaporeans, after Mount Dukono erupted on May 8, sending ash 10km skyward. The hikers were part of a 20-person group that trekked despite a climbing ban.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on April 20, triggering tsunami alerts and preventive evacuations along coastal zones with no reported fatalities or critical infrastructure damage.
Terremoto de magnitude 8,2 atingiu a ilha de Mindanao, nas Filipinas, ativando alertas de tsunami para a região e Indonésia vizinha. O epicentro ocorreu a 10 km de profundidade em uma ilha com 27,3 milhões de habitantes.
Vice President Sara Duterte faces scrutiny over her response to a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao that killed 45+ people, with no public appearances in affected areas despite her political stronghold there.
Terremoto de magnitude 5,2 atingiu o nordeste do Afeganistão nesta terça-feira, dois dias após abalo sísmico de 6,0 que matou mais de 1.400 pessoas. Comunidade internacional mobiliza ajuda humanitária.
Boston firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., a 24-year veteran and Marine Corps veteran, died Saturday while battling a three-alarm Dorchester fire after ensuring all five residents escaped safely.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and coastal evacuations across the region with waves up to 3 meters possible.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul and surrounding Turkish provinces Wednesday, with epicenter in the Sea of Marmara near Silivri at 6.9km depth. No immediate reports of casualties or damage.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao in southern Philippines on June 8, triggering tsunami alerts across the region and neighboring countries. No major damage or casualties reported yet.
A violent volcanic eruption in Tonga triggered unexpected atmospheric chemistry that destroyed methane in the stratosphere, revealing a natural cleanup mechanism scientists had not previously observed.
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted, killing at least three hikers with approximately 8-10 people still missing. Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon coast on January 14, with its epicenter 186 miles west of Bandon. No tsunami warnings were issued and no damage reported from the offshore location.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 920 people with 50,000+ unaccounted for. International rescue teams race against time to find survivors in collapsed buildings across Caracas.
Researchers demonstrate how attackers can spoof emergency disaster alerts on 5G networks using inexpensive equipment, bypassing authentication and tricking users into clicking malicious links.
Italian rescuers recovered 10 bodies after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized off Malta; approximately 48 were rescued alive. The incident underscores the deadly central Mediterranean crossing.
Kerala experiences intense summer heat with UV index reaching 10 in Munnar. KSDMA issued orange alerts in 8 locations and advised public to avoid outdoor exposure between 10am-3pm.
A rare "cannibal" geomagnetic storm formed by two merged coronal mass ejections will hit Earth on Sept. 1-2, potentially creating visible auroras across 18 U.S. states during Labor Day weekend.
Venezuela's death toll from consecutive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes climbed to 1,430 Saturday, with 68,900 reported missing. Civilians led desperate rescue efforts as government response proved inadequate and international aid teams arrived.
A sailboat crew 300 miles from shore experienced a water emergency and required rescue, highlighting maritime safety challenges in open ocean conditions.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed over 1,450 people with nearly 200 buildings collapsed. The critical 72-hour rescue window has passed as international teams search for survivors amid economic crisis.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 589 people with nearly 50,000 missing as foreign rescue teams arrive. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates potential deaths could exceed 10,000.
O Itamaraty confirmou dois brasileiros entre as vítimas do terremoto de magnitude 7,5 na Venezuela, que deixou 188 mortos e 1.520 feridos. O Brasil envia ajuda humanitária com bombeiros, técnicos e equipamentos de resgate.
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia has killed at least three people, with search teams looking for three additional missing persons following the incident.
NASA's SWOT satellite recorded the July 30 Kamchatka 8.8-magnitude earthquake tsunami 70 minutes after impact, providing wave height, shape, and direction data that validated NOAA forecast models.
Malaysia and Thailand brace for a second wave of torrential rains after initial flooding affected over 500,000 households and killed 27 people. Authorities maintain evacuation efforts despite some water level recessions.
A 3.8 magnitude aftershock struck Indio Tuesday morning, following a 4.9 magnitude quake and multiple tremors Monday along the San Andreas Fault. No injuries or damage reported.
Dois terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingiram a Venezuela, causando destruição e vítimas fatais. O governo declarou estado de emergência imediato, com estimativas de até 100 mil mortos e 100 bilhões de dólares em prejuízos.
Authorities evacuated approximately 40,000 residents in Orange County, California, after a tank containing methyl methacrylate (MMA) began overheating with risk of explosion or leakage.
Dois terremotos de magnitudes 7,5 e 7,2 atingiram a Venezuela na noite de quarta-feira, causando destruição significativa em Caracas e gerando alertas de tsunami na região do Caribe.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a tsunami alert along the eastern coast. Regional authorities are conducting emergency inspections of residential and social institutions.
Miss Grand Orlando Skarlent Rodriguez and her boyfriend were found dead days after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. The beauty queen's death has prompted mourning from the international pageant community.
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,5 atingiu a cidade de Hunchun, no nordeste da China, próximo à fronteira com a Coreia do Norte, a 560 km de profundidade. Não há relatos de danos ou feridos.
Rescue teams from the U.S. and other nations continue efforts to extract a security guard trapped for six days under a collapsed building in Venezuela following devastating 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes that killed over 1,900 people.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,2 atingiu a região nordeste do Japão no sábado, gerando alerta de tsunami com ondas de até um metro de altura e deixando centenas de casas sem energia.
Timmy, a humpback whale stranded off the German coast for weeks, was successfully rescued and transported by barge to the North Sea, marking an elaborate international wildlife rescue operation.
Indonesian rescuers recovered a body from Mount Dukono following a volcanic eruption that killed multiple hikers who ignored climbing restrictions. Search efforts continue amid ongoing volcanic activity and adverse weather.
Três terremotos de magnitude entre 5,7 e 6,1 atingiram a costa oeste do México em menos de 1h30, com epicentro próximo a Sinaloa, segundo agências de monitoramento sísmico.
A building collapse in Angeles City, Philippines has killed at least three to four people with over a dozen still missing. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate trapped individuals under the rubble.
O Itamaraty confirmou dois brasileiros entre as vítimas fatais dos terremotos que atingiram a Venezuela, com tremores de magnitude 4,9 ainda sendo registrados em Caracas e quase mil mortos confirmados.
