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.
Search operations continue in Nepal a week after deadly glacial flood disaster
A week after a deadly flash flood triggered by glacial collapse in Nepal, search and rescue operations continue with dozens of hydropower tunnel workers potent…
HighChile earthquake tremors felt across São Paulo metropolitan area
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile triggered tremors felt in São Paulo and surrounding regions, amplified by local geological conditions. No structur…
HighSangay Volcano Continues Explosive Activity with Ash Plume at 20,000 Feet
Ecuador's Sangay volcano maintains explosive activity with ash plumes reaching 20,000 feet, prompting continued aviation alerts from the Washington Volcanic As…
HighVenezuelan police arrested for looting earthquake rubble as anger at authorities grows
Four Venezuelan police officers arrested for looting cash from earthquake rubble as public anger grows over slow government rescue efforts and alleged military…
HighColombia earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search collapsed buildings
A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, destroying dozens of buildings across Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. Rescue teams are actively searching coll…
HighVenezuela death toll hits 1,430 as rescuers race against time in earthquake aftermath
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…
HighWhite Nationalists Use Natural Disasters to Recruit and Rebrand
White nationalist and militia groups increasingly show up at disaster sites offering aid while recruiting members and spreading misinformation. Experts warn th…
High7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Kills 47 in Indonesia, Aftershocks Continue
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 47 people with dozens injured. A subsequent 6.4-magnitude tremor hit Sumatra…
HighColombia earthquake tests new president as search for thousands continues
A major earthquake in Colombia has triggered a massive search for thousands of missing persons, presenting an early crisis test for the newly inaugurated presi…
HighJapan braces for dual typhoon landfall as 2M evacuate amid heavy rain
Japan's weather agency warned of two typhoons approaching the country, with Typhoon Higos expected to make landfall and Mekkhala threatening multiple regions.…
HighTaal Volcano logs small eruption, 55 quakes as alert level remains high
Philippines' Taal Volcano recorded a small phreatomagmatic eruption Tuesday morning, ejecting a 300-meter ash column alongside 55 volcanic earthquakes and elev…
HighNepal floods kill 165, hundreds missing as experts warn of second disaster
Flash floods triggered by a massive collapse on the Lhende River have killed at least 165 people across Nepal and Tibet, with hundreds missing. Experts warn a…
HighNepal rescuers find two alive 10 days after catastrophic floods
Rescuers in Nepal found a Chinese man and Nepali woman alive 10 days after massive floods triggered by glacial collapse killed at least 1,375 people. Internati…
HighTwin earthquakes strike Peru's Andes, killing at least 6 and displacing hundreds
Twin earthquakes with magnitudes around 5.5 struck Peru's Andes region, killing at least six people and injuring 21 others while displacing hundreds from their…
HighMagnitude 4.8 earthquake damages Granada, closes Alhambra palace
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain near Granada on Tuesday, injuring three people and damaging buildings. The UNESCO World Heritage Alhambra pala…
HighVenezuela's worst earthquake in 125 years kills 920 as survivors plead for international aid
A powerful double earthquake devastated Venezuela's coastal region, killing at least 920 people and destroying hundreds of buildings. Survivors plead for inter…
High6.2-magnitude earthquake shakes western Cuba; no casualties reported
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…
HighVenezuela earthquakes kill over 900 as rescuers race against time
Dual earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 900 people, with rescue operations ongoing and death toll climbing as residents search for missing loved ones am…
HighFour more men freed from flooded Laos cave in ongoing rescue operation
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 unexpe…
High6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Gulf of Mexico, Felt Across Caribbean and Florida
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 Cu…
HighColombia earthquake death toll reaches 239 as hundreds remain missing
A major earthquake, the strongest to hit Colombia in over a decade, has killed 239 people with hundreds still missing as rescue efforts continue amid widesprea…
HighFossa submarina no Japão tão profunda quanto Everest pode gerar tsunami de 38 metros
Pesquisas identificam camada de argila na Fossa do Japão que pode facilitar grandes terremotos e tsunamis de até 38 metros, similar ao evento de 2011.
HighKīlauea Volcano Eruption Continues; Scientists Monitor Summit Activity
Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is experiencing eruptive activity, with scientists monitoring summit eruptions and seismic tremors as the volcano builds…
HighPontoon boat capsizes near Alcatraz; 1 dead, 3 missing in San Francisco Bay
A pontoon boat carrying mostly family members capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, resulting in 1 confirmed death and 2-3 missing persons, while…
HighTwin earthquakes devastate Venezuela; death toll rises as rescue efforts intensify
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela Wednesday, killing at least 235 people with thousands potentially dead. International…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 6,1 atinge Hokkaido sem alerta de tsunami
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…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,5 atinge costa nordeste do Japão e dispara alerta de tsunami
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…
HighColombia earthquake death toll rises as rescuers search for thousands missing
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia killed at least 181 people with thousands missing and 1,600 buildings damaged. Rescuers struggle to reach isolat…
HighCanadian communities mobilize aid as Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 1,400
Two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have killed over 1,400 people with thousands injured and missing. Canadian organizations and communities are organizin…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 6,8 atinge Ilha Sul da Nova Zelândia
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,…
HighAuckland's earthquake exemption questioned as new fault research emerges
New research reveals an active fault line near Auckland could trigger a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, challenging the city's exemption from earthquake building reg…
HighBrawley earthquake swarm slows after 350+ quakes shake Imperial County
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 repre…
HighKumamoto Schools Reopen a Month After Major Earthquake
Children returned to school in Kumamoto Prefecture one month after a magnitude 7 earthquake struck, with schools adapting operations despite widespread damage…
HighNepal-Tibet floods death toll nears 600 as rescuers race against new lake overflow threat
Catastrophic flash floods triggered by glacier collapse in the Himalayas have killed nearly 600 people across Nepal and Tibet, with almost 2,500 missing. Rescu…
HighHeat stroke death highlights Japan earthquake's secondary dangers
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan killed a woman sheltering in a car from heat stroke while damaging historic sites and halting major auto manufacturing, exp…
HighSeven climbers still missing after Broad Peak avalanche; three bodies recovered
An avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak has killed three climbers and left seven others missing. Rescue operations continue as authorities search for the remaini…
HighVenezuela's death toll hits 1,430 as desperate search for survivors intensifies
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 resc…
HighVenezuela's Earthquake Response Reveals Toll of Years of Decline
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela exposed the government's inability to mount effective rescue operations due to years of budget cuts and political repression, for…
HighMagnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Colombia, shaking major cities
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, affecting major cities including Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín, occurring weeks after similar-intensity quakes…
HighChilean woman dies after 600-meter fall on Llaima volcano during birthday climb
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 gro…
HighGlobal Systems Unprepared for Catastrophic 'Black Swan' Events, Report Warns
A report warns that civilization lacks adequate preparation for extreme catastrophic events like civilization-ending volcanic eruptions, highlighting critical…
MediumTwo workers rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel 9 days after devastating floods
Two workers were rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after devastating floods hit Nepal on August 26, with one suffering severe injuries. The resc…
High7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico's center and south; no casualties reported
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Acapulco shook central and southern Mexico Tuesday evening, triggering alerts in Mexico City with no immediate reports…
HighColombia earthquake death toll climbs to 265 as rescue operations enter final phase
A major earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 265 people, with search and rescue operations entering their final phase as teams work to locate remaining s…
HighChina's Information Firewall Obscures Tibet Flood Disaster From Domestic Audience
China's state media is restricting coverage of deadly flash floods in Tibet's Gyirong Port, showing minimal footage while global outlets broadcast dramatic sce…
High10 dead, 20-25 feared trapped in India building collapse
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…
HighLa Palma volcano devastates island with ash as seismic activity intensifies
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 repo…
High160+ dead as flash floods devastate Nepal-Tibet border region
Flash floods swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region, killing at least 160 people with hundreds missing. Rescue operations face challenges accessing affect…
HighMissouri flooding forces helicopter evacuation of 200+ from summer camp
Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding in Missouri, forcing the helicopter evacuation of over 200 children and staff from a summer camp and rescue of 20…
HighLandslide in Norway kills at least 2, leaves 8 missing
A deadly landslide in Norway has claimed at least two lives with eight people still missing as rescue operations continue.
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