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.
Nepal's Flood Relief Hampered as U.S. Cuts USAID Funding
Nepal's disaster response capacity is weakened as the U.S. reduces USAID funding and other nations scale back humanitarian assistance, leaving flood relief eff…
HighYellowstone Supereruption: Civilization-Scale Disaster, Not Humanity's End
Scientists model a hypothetical Yellowstone supereruption scenario, showing it would cause massive regional destruction, ash spread across North America, and y…
HighPhilippine ferry fire kills 5, leaves 86 missing as rescue efforts hampered by currents
A fire on the MV June Aster ferry near Coron, Palawan killed at least five people with 86 missing. Strong currents and poor weather hampered rescue efforts as…
HighPeru earthquake kills at least six, displaces hundreds in Andes
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region Saturday, killing at least six people and displacing 300. Structural damage to buildings including church…
HighNepal-Tibet flood death toll reaches 804 as rescuers race to free trapped workers
A glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding across Nepal-Tibet border, killing 804 confirmed and leaving 3,048 missing. Rescue teams race to free trappe…
HighPompeii eruption helps scientists achieve unprecedented precision in geological dating
Scientists used Mount Vesuvius's precisely recorded 79 CE eruption to recalibrate argon-argon dating, reducing uncertainty to just 13 years and improving geolo…
HighMagnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes near New Caledonia in Pacific
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck near New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
HighCali digs through rubble as earthquake death toll rises in Colombia's third-largest city
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia's third-largest city Cali on Monday, leaving multiple casualties and extensive destruction. Thousands of volunteers are c…
HighVenezuela death toll hits 1,430 as nearly 69,000 remain missing after twin quakes
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430 people with nearly 69,000 reported missing as rescue teams race against time through the critical 72-ho…
HighPowerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 5
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 5 people. The quake caused significant structural damage acros…
HighNepal floods reveal critical difference between glacial outbursts and regular floods
Nepal's devastating August 26 flash flood killed over 600 with 2,500 missing, revealing critical differences between glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and r…
HighMagnitude 7.4 earthquake causes panic at Colombian airport
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Pereira airport in Colombia, causing violent shaking and structural damage. Video footage captured widespread panic as the bu…
HighDeadly floods and tornadoes sweep southern China as Typhoon Bavi approaches
Typhoon Bavi caused dozens of deaths across southern and central China through severe flooding, rare tornadoes, and landslides, with loose snakes adding to haz…
HighPowerful 7.7 Earthquake Kills at Least 47 in Indonesia
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, killing at least 47 people. Officials described it as one of the strongest tremors the region has experienced in d…
HighRescue Workers Free Survivor From Rubble After Colombia Earthquake
A New York Times reporter witnesses rescue efforts in Cali following an earthquake in Colombia, documenting the extraction of a survivor from rubble.
HighDeep Depression Nears Landfall in Odisha-Andhra Pradesh; Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to make landfall near Kalingapatnam on the night of September 23, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds…
High6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Sulawesi, At Least 1 Dead
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.
HighVenezuela declares emergency after twin earthquakes; death toll uncertain
Venezuela's acting president declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) struck Wednesday, with authorities confirmin…
HighIndonesian school collapse: 59 feared dead as rescuers detect 'no more signs of life'
Rescue operations at a collapsed Indonesian school on Java have detected no more signs of life, with 59 people still feared buried and at least 5 confirmed dea…
HighFive Kiwis still missing in Nepal disaster as death toll exceeds 750
Five New Zealanders remain missing following catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Nepal's border region that killed over 750 people. Officials describe…
HighFerry capsizes on Lake Kariba; 15 dead, 27 missing
A ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, resulting in at least 15 confirmed deaths and 27 people missing. Rescue operations are ongoing in the aftermath of…
HighVenezuela earthquake death toll reaches 235 as rescue efforts intensify globally
A major earthquake in Venezuela has killed at least 235 people, triggering international rescue efforts and drawing comparisons to seismic risks facing Califor…
HighFuego volcano intensifies activity; Guatemala evacuates 1,700 from nearby villages
Guatemala's Fuego volcano continues erupting with ash and mud flows, forcing evacuation of 1,700 residents from nearby villages into emergency shelters.
HighMexican Rescue Group Topos Azteca Deploys to Colombia After Earthquake
Topos Azteca, a renowned Mexican volunteer rescue organization, arrived in Colombia to assist with earthquake relief efforts after conducting search operations…
HighGrand Canyon flash flood leaves 20 missing, forces evacuations and park closures
A powerful flash flood swept through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, leaving at least 20 people missing and forcing evacuation of over 60 from campgrounds…
HighAnglers capture dramatic footage of Anak Krakatau volcano eruption
Anglers off Indonesia captured dramatic video footage of Anak Krakatau volcano erupting. The footage provides rare documentation of volcanic activity from the…
MediumTerremoto de 6,9 atinge Kyushu; alerta de tsunami é cancelado após avaliação
Terremoto de magnitude 6,9 atingiu Kyushu, sudoeste do Japão, gerando alerta de tsunami que foi posteriormente cancelado. Não há registros de danos significati…
HighColombia races to rescue earthquake survivors as critical window narrows
Rescue teams race to reach survivors trapped under earthquake debris in Colombia as the critical survival window narrows. International coordination and select…
HighTonga Volcano Unexpectedly Destroys Atmospheric Methane, Scientists Find
A violent volcanic eruption in Tonga triggered unexpected atmospheric chemistry that destroyed methane in the stratosphere, revealing a natural cleanup mechani…
HighHigh-tech rescue tools race against time in Venezuela earthquake aftermath
International rescue teams in Venezuela use dogs, drones, sound detectors, and thermal imaging to find survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 1,700 p…
HighVenezuela's overwhelmed morgues struggle to identify 2,600+ earthquake victims
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 2,600 people, overwhelming local services and forcing families to identify decomposing bodies at makeshift morgue…
HighNepal's Search and Rescue Efforts Continue After Devastating Floods
Nepal's search and rescue operations continue following devastating floods that killed at least 903 people, with around 4,200 still missing according to the na…
HighTerremoto de 7,3 graus atinge leste do Japão e dispara alerta de tsunami
Terremoto de magnitude 7,3 sacudiu o leste do Japão na noite de quarta-feira, com epicentro em Fukushima a 60 km de profundidade, gerando alerta de tsunami de…
High7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's Flores Island kills at least 47
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered off Flores Island in Indonesia killed at least 47 people early Saturday morning in the seismically active region.
High4.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Naples; no damage reported
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…
HighVenezuelan mother clings to hope as son remains trapped in earthquake rubble
Two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 1,400 people and left tens of thousands missing. Rescue teams struggle with limited resources as fami…
HighNepal flood survivors grapple with trauma after escaping catastrophic Bhotekoshi disaster
A catastrophic flood on August 26 in Nepal's Rasuwa district killed 389 people with hundreds missing, destroying entire settlements. Survivors describe harrowi…
HighRare 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Off Cuba Felt Across Florida, No Damage Reported
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake off Cuba's northwest coast was felt across Florida cities including Miami, prompting emergency response but causing no significant d…
HighUK deploys 68-strong rescue team to Venezuela after twin earthquakes kill nearly 1,000
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, wi…
HighChile: San Ramón fault earthquake could devastate millions, experts warn
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…
HighJapan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 13 as Rescuers Search Collapsed Mall
A powerful earthquake in Japan has killed at least 13 people, with rescue operations ongoing at a collapsed shopping mall where survivors are still being extra…
HighNepal-Tibet border death toll exceeds 500 as secondary flood threat complicates rescue
Death toll from catastrophic flash floods on the Nepal-China border has risen to 579, with over 2,000 still missing. A secondary threat emerged as a debris-for…
HighTrain collision near Jakarta kills 14 as rescuers extract survivors from wreckage
A commuter train collided with a long-distance train near Jakarta, killing 14 and injuring 84. Rescuers continue extracting survivors trapped in mangled wrecka…
HighChuvas extremas fecham Trilha Inca e afetam turismo no Peru
Chuvas associadas ao El Niño fecham a Trilha Inca e causam alagamentos em Lima e Arequipa. Um terremoto de magnitude 6,7 também atingiu o país, deixando ferido…
High83-year-old hiker rescued after overnight search near Grand Canyon
An 83-year-old Utah man was safely rescued after going missing during a hike near the Grand Canyon. Multiple teams including helicopters and search dogs locate…
HighCalifornia chemical tank malfunction triggers mass evacuation of 50,000
A malfunctioning chemical tank at a California aerospace facility is overheating and poses explosion or leak risks, triggering a state of emergency and evacuat…
HighMaster These 8 Systems Before Starting The Blood of Dawnwalker
IGN guide covers eight critical mechanics for Blood of Dawnwalker, including time management within a 30-day deadline, directional combat, shrine functions, an…
HighRTÉ's 'Peataí' explores rescue animal care with expert tips on lizard husbandry
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…
HighDevastating Earthquake Strikes Colombia's Pacific Coast, Over 100 Dead
A decade-strong earthquake struck Colombia's Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people and causing widespread destruction captured in emerging images.
HighDrone captures jet-ski rescue operation during rough seas at Rio beach
Drone footage captured a rescue operation of jet-ski users in distress during heavy swells at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro.
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