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.
Terremotos de magnitude 7,2 e 7,5 atingem Venezuela e disparam alerta de tsunami
Dois terremotos de grande magnitude atingiram a Venezuela nesta quarta-feira, gerando alerta de tsunami que foi posteriormente cancelado para regiões do Caribe.
HighColombia's new government faces major test as earthquake death toll climbs
A devastating earthquake in Colombia killed at least 181 people with thousands injured and missing, overwhelming rescue efforts and testing the new government'…
HighChina reports 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide; 261 foreigners unaccounted for
A glacier-triggered mudslide on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 16 people with 546 missing, including 261 foreign nationals. Rescue efforts continue…
HighDeadly landslide in Java kills 8, leaves 82 missing after torrential rains
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 i…
HighNepal-Tibet floods kill 16, leave 546 missing as glacier collapse triggers disaster
A glacier fracture on Lirung Peak triggered a catastrophic mudslide across the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 16 in Tibet with 546 missing. Combined figu…
HighVenezuelan volunteers lead earthquake relief as death toll climbs, 50,000 unaccounted for
Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, volunteers are leading rescue and relief efforts as death tolls rise and nearly 50,000 remain unaccounted for,…
HighTyphoon Kalmaegi kills 26 in Philippines; rescue helicopter crashes with 6 aboard
Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 26 people across the central Philippines on Tuesday, with floodwaters trapping residents on roofs. An additional six died when…
HighVenezuela earthquake survivors search for loved ones as death toll exceeds 1,400
Multiple earthquakes have devastated Venezuela with over 1,400 confirmed deaths. Rescue operations continue as aftershocks complicate efforts to locate survivo…
HighNational Guard marks year in D.C. as Colombia reels from deadly 7.4 quake
One year after National Guard deployment to Washington D.C., the capital has adapted to their presence. Meanwhile, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills over 100 in…
HighJapan braces as Tropical Storm Dujuan set to restrengthen into typhoon
Tropical Storm Dujuan is expected to restrengthen into a typhoon by Tuesday, threatening Japan's Izu Islands with winds up to 100mph, heavy rainfall, and flood…
HighNepal-China floods kill 470+, new dam threat looms as rescuers race against time
Catastrophic flash floods triggered by glacier collapse in the Himalayas have killed over 470 people across Nepal and China, with 1,500+ missing. Rescue operat…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,2 atinge costa do Peru; alerta de tsunami é descartado
Terremoto de magnitude 7,2 atingiu a costa do Peru na madrugada de sexta-feira, com epicentro a apenas 2 km do litoral. Alerta de tsunami foi emitido mas desca…
HighCaribbean's strongest quake in 150 years rattles Florida and Mexico
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 injuri…
HighColombia's largest earthquake in years kills at least 132, state of emergency declared
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia's Chocó province, killing at least 132 people with hundreds injured and many feared trapped under collapsed building…
HighNepal Rejects Foreign Rescue Teams as Flash Flood Death Toll Exceeds 469
Catastrophic flash floods near Nepal-Tibet border kill 389+ people with 1,000+ missing. Nepal declines foreign rescue teams but accepts financial aid; secondar…
HighMount Etna eruption triggers red alert; flights cancelled across Sicily
Europe's largest active volcano Mount Etna erupted with strong strombolian activity and ash emissions, prompting red alert status and widespread flight cancell…
HighMultiple volcanoes erupt globally; Indonesia's Semeru reaches 15,000 feet
At least 10 volcanoes showed active eruptions on July 13, 2026, with notable activity at Kanlaon (Philippines), Semeru (Indonesia), and Krakatau. Ash plumes re…
High7.3 magnitude Chile earthquake felt across São Paulo; no structural risk
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…
HighTwo powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela; largest since 1900
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.
High4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Injures 26 Near Naples, Strongest in 40 Years
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Naples injured at least 26 people and forced 300 evacuations in the strongest tremor to hit southern Italy in 40 years, with on…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 6,9 atinge Honshu; tremores também registrados na Venezuela e Califórnia
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…
HighTwin earthquakes devastate Venezuela; death toll reaches 164 with fears of higher count
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 flat…
HighKīlauea Opens New Summit Vents as Eruption Activity Intensifies
Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is showing increased activity with new vents opening at the summit in Halemaʻumaʻu crater, marking day 8 of precursory a…
HighVenezuela death toll exceeds 200 after twin earthquakes; rescue ops race against time
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-…
HighExperts debunk viral theory linking California, Japan and Venezuela earthquakes
A 5.6-magnitude California earthquake, 7.2-magnitude Japan tremor, and devastating Venezuela quakes within eight hours sparked online speculation about connect…
HighRace against time as 2,000 rescuers search for Venezuela earthquake survivors
Thousands of international rescue workers are deployed to Venezuela following an earthquake, with officials warning the critical window for finding survivors a…
HighDouble earthquakes devastate Venezuela's coast, killing at least 164
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…
HighNepal braces for fresh floods as death toll exceeds 900, thousands still missing
Nepal faces continued flooding threats with death toll surpassing 903 after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods in the Himalayas. Over 3,000…
HighVenezuela earthquake death toll hits 1,450 as rescue window closes
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 1,450 people with tens of thousands missing. Rescue teams race against a 72-hour window to find survivors in…
HighNepal Searches for 2,400 Missing as Flood Devastation Becomes Clear
Nepal faces massive flooding with 2,400 people missing as rescue operations enter their fourth day. The disaster reveals significant destruction and poses majo…
HighJapan's Rescuers Battle Extreme Heat in Kumamoto Earthquake Aftermath
Kumamoto faces compounded disaster as rescuers battle 100-degree heat while displaced residents in poorly air-conditioned shelters risk heatstroke during earth…
HighTerremoto de 6.9 atinge Cebu nas Filipinas; danos em estruturas e sem vítimas confirmadas
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 en…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,7 atinge Indonésia; número de mortos sobe para 20
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,7 atingiu a Indonésia, causando pelo menos 2 mortes inicialmente, com relatos posteriores indicando até 20 vítimas fatais. Alertas…
HighU.S. rescue teams pull infant alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble after 72 hours
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 nor…
HighTaiwan's 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Leaves 1 Dead, 150 Injured; Aftershocks Continue
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring 150 others, with powerful aftershocks continuing Mond…
HighVenezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 900 as rescuers race against time
Venezuela's earthquake death toll surpassed 900 on Friday as rescue teams work against time during the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors.
HighCoast Guard searches for missing air ambulance with six aboard off Massachusetts
US Coast Guard found debris from a Canadian-registered air ambulance that lost contact during a medical evacuation flight from Bermuda to Boston with six peopl…
HighGas leak forces evacuation at Corrientes apartment building
A significant gas leak at a Corrientes apartment building prompted emergency response Tuesday morning. Firefighters quickly shut off the main valve, preventing…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,7 mata cinco na Indonésia e dispara alerta de tsunami
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,7 atingiu a costa leste da Indonésia, matando cinco pessoas soterradas por escombros e gerando alerta de tsunami que foi cancelado…
HighMindanao quake reveals systemic school infrastructure vulnerability costing $300M annually
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 sec…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,7 atinge a Indonésia; alerta de tsunami é emitido
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,7 atingiu a Indonésia nesta sexta-feira, seguido por várias réplicas, com alerta preliminar de tsunami emitido. Estimativas indicam…
HighDeath Toll From Colombia Earthquake Climbs to 181 as Rescuers Search Rubble
A devastating earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 181 people, with rescue workers in Cali racing to find survivors trapped in collapsed buildings as the…
HighSatellite imagery reveals rock landslide and glacier collapse triggered Nepal-Tibet floods
Scientists using new satellite imagery have identified a rock landslide and glacial collapse as the likely causes of deadly flooding that struck Nepal and Tibe…
HighAutonomous Drone Maps Volcanic Gas to Predict Eruptions Without Risk
TUM researchers deployed an autonomous drone with laser tomography to map volcanic gas on Sicily's Vulcano island with 5% accuracy, enabling eruption forecasti…
HighMagnitude-5.9 Earthquake Jolts Tokyo Region, Injures Several, Disrupts Transit
A magnitude-5.9 earthquake centered in Ibaraki Prefecture struck Tokyo and nearby areas early August 23, injuring at least six people and disrupting train serv…
HighColombian City's Earthquake Resilience: How Armenia Turned Disaster Into Preparedness
Armenia, Colombia avoided casualties in a recent earthquake by implementing rigorous building codes and disaster preparedness measures developed after a devast…
HighMount Etna eruption grounds flights at Catania Airport amid volcanic ash
Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, sending volcanic ash into the atmosphere and forcing flight cancellations at Catania Airport. The National Institute of Geophysic…
HighFerry Capsizes Off Cyprus; 20 Still Missing as Survivors Recount Harrowing Escape
A passenger ferry carrying hundreds capsized off Cyprus with at least 20 people still missing. Survivors describe chaos as rescue operations continue with deep…
HighColombia's rescue efforts continue past critical 72-hour window as death toll reaches 274
Colombia's rescue teams continue searching rubble after a devastating earthquake killed at least 274 people, though the critical 72-hour survival window has pa…
HighChina's Worst Coal Mine Disaster in 17 Years Kills 82 in Shanxi
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 concern…
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