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.
Researchers used radioisotope analysis of volcanic rocks to precisely date the Mount Vesuvius eruption that destroyed Pompeii around 79 AD, improving scientific methods for dating Earth's geological history.
Bangkok experiences severe flooding from torrential rains affecting 700,000 people, with floodwaters beginning to ease as rainstorms shift direction and the city declared a disaster zone.
Scientists used Mount Vesuvius's precisely recorded 79 CE eruption to recalibrate argon-argon dating, reducing uncertainty to just 13 years and improving geological timelines across multiple dating systems.
Research on Tonga's 2022 Hunga eruption shows that rapid caldera collapse intensified the tsunami, suggesting smaller underwater volcanoes pose greater coastal threats than previously understood.
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences, prompting evacuation of nearby homes. US and UK leaders say suspects were planning significant attack.
An avalanche at Himlung Himal in Nepal killed at least two climbers with 10-14 others missing. Rescue teams are searching the site amid severe weather conditions.
An avalanche at Himlung Himal peak in Nepal's Manang district killed at least two people with around a dozen Nepalese climbers and support staff still missing after heavy snowfall struck their base camp on Sunday.
Jordan Yap, 30, an experienced Australian trekker, has been missing since September 14 on Peru's Huayhuash circuit. Private rescue crews and local authorities are searching the remote Andes trail after he failed to return or make contact.
Bangkok floodwaters receded Sunday after torrential rains subsided, with authorities accelerating drainage efforts following the declaration of a disaster zone.
Bangkok officially declared a disaster zone after relentless rains overwhelmed the city's drainage systems, with some areas receiving up to 300mm of rainfall.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms across 80% of Bangkok and surrounding areas threaten severe flooding. Schools closed Sept 28 as all 50 districts declared disaster areas.
Volcano Discovery reports shallow earthquake activity near active volcanoes worldwide on September 27, 2026, with multiple quakes detected across volcanic regions including Balut, Clear Lake, and Eldey.
Ecuador's Sangay volcano maintains explosive activity with ash plumes reaching 20,000 feet, prompting continued aviation alerts from the Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center.
Bangkok's governor declared the Thai capital a disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain in 48 hours caused widespread flooding, forcing evacuations and prompting emergency relief efforts across all 50 districts.
Scientists used Pliny the Younger's historical account of Mount Vesuvius' 79 CE eruption to recalibrate argon-argon dating, achieving 0.7% precision for dating volcanic events and improving geological timekeeping methods.
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.
Scientists use the precisely dated 79 AD Vesuvius eruption that destroyed Pompeii as a calibration point to dramatically improve the accuracy of volcanic dating methods, enabling dating to within decades rather than centuries.
A suspected gas explosion destroyed a building in Athens' historic Plaka district, killing six people including four American tourists, a British national, and a Greek couple. The blast completely collapsed the three-storey structure near major tourist sites.
A building collapse in Athens' Plaka district killed at least two people and left several foreign tourists missing. Authorities suspect a gas leak caused the Friday blast that damaged multiple structures.
Bangkok authorities declared a disaster across all 50 districts after three days of heavy rainfall caused severe flooding, with nearly 300mm of rain since Thursday and more expected through Sunday.
Thai authorities have declared Bangkok a disaster zone as severe flooding impacts the capital. The declaration enables emergency response measures and resource mobilization.
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck near New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Scientists have identified why Tonga's 2022 submarine volcanic eruption generated unprecedented tsunami hazards, revealing that sudden volcano collapse can drive extreme wave events previously thought impossible.
Scientists warn that Earth is splitting beneath the Pacific Northwest along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, prompting officials to alert West Coast communities about tsunami risks and earthquake preparedness.
