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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Nanyang Technological University researchers developed non-invasive electrodes to remotely control cockroaches for disaster response and infrastructure inspection, avoiding harm to the insects.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted, killing three hikers including two Singaporeans. Rescue teams recovered bodies from the volcano site as search operations continued.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Drone footage captured a rescue operation of jet-ski users in distress during heavy swells at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro.
A commuter train collided with a long-distance train near Jakarta, killing 14 and injuring 84. Rescuers continue extracting survivors trapped in mangled wreckage.
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.
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 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.
A 481-meter megatsunami struck Alaska in 2025, becoming the second-largest ever recorded, triggered by glacial ice collapse into the sea.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Researchers demonstrate how attackers can spoof emergency disaster alerts on 5G networks using inexpensive equipment, bypassing authentication and tricking users into clicking malicious links.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Cleveland Guardians fan's attempt to catch a foul ball at a Sacramento game spectacularly backfired, resulting in spilled beer and ruined nachos.
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.
Timmy, a humpback whale rescued from stranding near Germany, has been found dead off the Danish coast, ending a high-profile rescue operation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three hikers—two Singaporeans and one Indonesian—died when Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island, despite warnings keeping climbers out of the danger zone.
A Tonga volcanic eruption triggered an unexpected atmospheric cleanup by destroying methane, offering scientists new insights into natural climate mechanisms and potential mitigation strategies.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Alaska experienced the second-largest megatsunami ever recorded in 2025, reaching 481 meters high, caused by massive glacial ice collapse into the sea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.