Weather & Disasters
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia killing at least 47 people, injuring over 100, and displacing thousands. Rescue teams search through collapsed buildings and landslide debris across six regencies on Flores island.
Venezuela death toll exceeds 1,400 as rescue efforts continue after twin earthquakes
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 e…
HighIndonesia volcano eruption kills at least 3, leaves 8 climbers missing
Indonesia's Dukono volcano erupted Friday, killing at least three people and leaving eight climbers missing. A pyroclastic cloud reached 10km height, prompting…
High7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia, Killing At Least 5
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people and triggering dozens of aftershocks that caused landslide…
HighManipur landslide kills 2, traps 50 as debris blocks river flow
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,…
HighJapan's fishing industry warns ocean release of Fukushima water would be 'catastrophic'
Japanese fishery representatives strongly oppose plans to release contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, citing catastrophic risks…
HighIndonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption grounds hundreds of flights across six airports
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano recorded two new eruptions, spewing ash and disrupting hundreds of flights across six airports while ash blankets surrounding…
HighPNP mobilizes rescue assets as Tropical Storm Kiyapo threatens Northern Luzon
Philippine National Police places Northern Luzon units on heightened alert as Tropical Storm Kiyapo approaches with 65 kph winds, with search-and-rescue assets…
HighMéxico registra enxame sísmico com tremor de magnitude 7,3 no sul do país
Sequência intensa de terremotos atingiu o sul do México na sexta-feira, com o maior evento registrando magnitude 7,3 e desencadeando alerta de tsunami. Especia…
HighMajor wildfire forces evacuations across Suffolk coast as 90 firefighters battle blaze
A large wind-driven wildfire on Suffolk heathland prompted evacuation of homes and up to 200 caravans, with 90 firefighters tackling the blaze declared a major…
HighJapan's disaster recovery workers battle hidden mental health crisis
Japanese local government employees dispatched to disaster areas face severe psychological strain, with documented cases of depression and suicide. A court rul…
HighLandslide kills seven on Italy's Ischia island; five missing
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…
HighVenezuela hit by twin earthquakes; 10,000-100,000 casualties feared
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 emerg…
HighNepal Army Races to Rescue 900 Workers Trapped in Flooded Hydropower Tunnels
Nepal's army is conducting emergency rescue operations to reach approximately 900 workers trapped in hydropower tunnels following severe flooding, with rescue…
HighAnak Krakatau eruption grounds flights, raises specter of 1883 catastrophe
Anak Krakatau volcano is erupting in Indonesia, causing widespread airport closures and stranding 170,000 travelers across seven airports. The eruption raises…
HighTwin earthquakes devastate Venezuela; 50,000+ missing, death toll expected to soar
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 t…
HighNepal races to rescue 900+ hydropower workers trapped in flooded tunnels
Over 900 hydropower workers are missing in Nepal after catastrophic flash floods, with hundreds feared trapped in underground tunnels. The disaster has killed…
HighTremor de magnitude 3,9 assusta moradores do litoral e interior de São Paulo
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, It…
HighFukushima's 'Super Pigs' Emerge as Ecological Threat After Nuclear Disaster
Hybrid pigs resulting from crossbreeding between abandoned domestic pigs and wild boars in Fukushima's exclusion zone pose ecological risks due to rapid reprod…
MediumHundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels as Nepal-Tibet floods kill 950+
Devastating floods across Nepal and Tibet have killed over 950 people, with hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels. Rescue operations are ongoing in the…
High5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes north of Suez; no damage reported
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck north of Egypt's Suez Canal with no reported damage. Tremors were felt across southern Israel and the broader region.
HighTerremoto de magnitud 4,9 sacude Louisiana sin reportar daños
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…
HighTerremotos de magnitude 7,5 e 7,2 causam destruição na Venezuela
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 tsuna…
HighVenezuela's deadliest quake in a century kills 920 as crisis-strained nation struggles with recovery
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing at least 920 people and injuring thousands. Recovery efforts are hampered by the country's economi…
High6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Italy off Calabria coast
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…
High3.8 magnitude aftershock strikes Indio as San Andreas activity continues
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 o…
HighSpencer Pratt urges preparedness after Spokane fires displace thousands
Three major wildfires near Spokane have destroyed over 600 structures and forced 5,000 evacuations. Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, urg…
HighNepal floods kill 162, hundreds missing after glacier collapse triggers catastrophic mudslide
A catastrophic mudslide triggered by glacial collapse killed 162 people on Nepal-Tibet border, with 579 tourists missing including 400+ foreign nationals. Resc…
HighPhilippines Earthquake Drills Credited With Limiting Casualties
Disaster preparedness drills in the Philippines are credited by officials with preventing additional deaths during a major earthquake. The quake struck on the…
HighWhangarei man fears for missing as Nepal floods devastate homeland
A massive flash flood in Nepal last Wednesday displaced thousands and caused extensive infrastructure damage. A Nepali expatriate in New Zealand warns recovery…
MediumVenezuela death toll surges past 920 as rescue crews search earthquake rubble
Two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 920 people with over 3,300 injured. Emergency crews continue rescue operations to find survivors…
HighSearch for Survivors Underway After Earthquake Collapses Building in Cali
A five-story apartment building collapsed in Cali, Colombia following an earthquake, with rescue teams actively searching for survivors among the rubble.
HighDashcam captures car crushed by boulder in Taiwan's strongest quake in 25 years
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's Hualien Province, killing at least 10 people and injuring 821. Dashcam footage captured a car being crushed by a bou…
HighChile earthquake triggers tremors felt across southern Brazil
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…
HighIloilo City police mobilize ahead of Super Typhoon Bavi
Iloilo City Police Office activates all units and deploys search-and-rescue teams ahead of Super Typhoon Bavi's arrival in Philippine waters, coordinating with…
High6.9-magnitude Chilean earthquake felt across São Paulo
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) amplif…
HighSangay Volcano Ash Advisory: Possible Emissions Detected, Satellite Confirmation Pending
Ecuador's Sangay volcano reported possible volcanic ash emissions on October 3, with forecasts indicating ash presence up to 21,000 feet moving northwest, thou…
HighHURIWA praises FG, Air Peace evacuation while demanding justice for xenophobic violence victims
HURIWA commends Nigeria's government and Air Peace for evacuating citizens fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, while calling for diplomatic action and…
HighYellowstone Supervolcano: Catastrophic US Impact if Eruption Occurs
Analysis of potential consequences if Yellowstone supervolcano erupts, examining widespread impacts across the United States and beyond.
MediumChinese rescuers reach Nepal border checkpoint destroyed by Himalayan floods
Chinese rescue teams reached a destroyed border checkpoint following devastating floods and mudslides in the Himalayan region, with 16 confirmed dead and 546 m…
HighPeru's Strongest Quake in 50 Years Kills 6, Displaces Hundreds
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's central highlands, killing 6 people and displacing hundreds. It was the region's largest quake in over 50 years.
HighPompeii's Eruption Becomes Precise Clock for Dating Ancient Volcanic Events
Scientists use the precisely dated 79 AD Vesuvius eruption that destroyed Pompeii as a calibration point to dramatically improve the accuracy of volcanic datin…
HighIndonesia completes ferry fire rescue; 5 dead, 233 evacuated
Indonesian rescuers completed evacuation of 233 of 238 people from a burning ferry off Madura island, with five confirmed dead. The KM Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught…
HighNepal-Tibet border floods death toll exceeds 600 as rescue efforts face weather delays
Flash floods triggered by glacial collapse along Nepal-Tibet border kill over 600, with nearly 3,000 missing. Rescue efforts hampered by weather and terrain as…
HighNepal Red Cross Chief: Reuniting Families After Devastating Floods
Nepal Red Cross chief Bishal Kumar Bhadari coordinated rescue of over 2,000 people in two days following floods that devastated multiple districts, with long-t…
High33 Britons among 1,400 missing after catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Rescue teams search for at least 33 British nationals among nearly 1,400 missing people after glacier collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods on Nepal-Tib…
HighVenezuelan earthquakes kill hundreds as rescue efforts intensify
Multiple earthquakes have devastated Venezuela with a death toll reaching 235, prompting international rescue and relief efforts as authorities work to locate…
HighEarthquake of magnitude 6.2 shakes Istanbul and surrounding Turkish provinces
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 im…
HighPacific Northwest Faces Growing Tsunami Risk as Earth's Crust Tears Along Cascadia Zone
Scientists warn that Earth is splitting beneath the Pacific Northwest along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, prompting officials to alert West Coast communities a…
MediumExtraordinary rescues from natural disasters offer lessons in survival
The New York Times compiles notable rescue efforts from major natural disasters, highlighting human resilience and emergency response capabilities across diffe…
MediumTerremoto de magnitude 7.3 no Chile é sentido em São Paulo
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Chile's Atacama Desert, with aftershocks felt in São Paulo as residents evacuated buildings. Chilean authorities assess damag…
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