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.
Taal Volcano in the Philippines experienced a minor phreatomagmatic eruption on Friday, generating a 900-meter ash plume and triggering 13 seismic events over 24 hours, marking the third such eruption this month.
A landslide near Chongqing, China has killed at least 8 people and left 34 missing, with 10 residential buildings buried and over 1,000 residents evacuated.
Multiple wildfires have ignited across Oregon, prompting state authorities to issue evacuation alerts for thousands of residents as fire conditions intensify.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border on July 17 with no immediate damage or casualties reported, though authorities continue assessing the impact.
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake near the Mexico-Guatemala border triggered tsunami warnings and shook buildings across three countries, raising immediate safety concerns.
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. Especialistas identificaram o fenômeno como um possível enxame sísmico.
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Mexico's southern coast Friday, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. No fatalities reported, though waves reached 0.3m in affected areas.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,3 atingiu a costa sul do México próximo à Guatemala, gerando alerta de tsunami em dez países latino-americanos. Autoridades preveem ondas fracas e nenhuma vítima foi registrada até o momento.
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,3 a 7,4 atingiu a costa mexicana próxima à Guatemala, gerando alertas de tsunami e causando evacuações de residentes na região.
Terremoto de magnitude 7,3 na costa do México gerou alerta de tsunami e foi sentido na Guatemala, provocando evacuações em prédios governamentais e residenciais. Presidente confirma ausência de vítimas até o momento.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Puerto Madero, Mexico, according to the USGS. The significant seismic event poses potential risks to infrastructure and populations in the affected region.
A major earthquake in Venezuela has forced diaspora members to confront their complicated relationship with home, as migration patterns both shield and expose families to the disaster's impact.
The Guardian's weekly wildlife roundup features a trapped raccoon, a resilient mouse species, and a camouflaged wildcat, highlighting diverse animal behaviors and survival strategies.
A landslide in southwest China's Chongqing county of Pengshui has killed at least 8 people with 34 others still missing as rescue operations continue.
New Zealand's emergency management agency apologized after its Civil Defence website went down during a tsunami warning triggered by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Te Anau, though backup alert systems successfully reached affected residents.
Philippines' Mayon Volcano continues strombolian activity and ash emissions, prompting Phivolcs to warn of light ashfall in southern and eastern communities. Alert Level 3 remains in effect with lava flows advancing across multiple gullies.
A large landslide in Chongqing province, China has trapped people under rubble and destroyed buildings. Seven people have been rescued alive, though casualty figures remain unclear.
At least two people died in Central Texas as over a foot of rain triggered catastrophic flash flooding. More than 230 water rescues have been completed with 2,350 emergency responders deployed across the region.
Twenty-eight beluga whales from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland are being relocated to U.S. aquariums including SeaWorld and Georgia Aquarium through an emergency federal rescue plan approved in July.
Twenty-eight beluga whales from shuttered Marineland in Canada are being relocated to U.S. aquariums following federal approval of an emergency import as part of an international rescue effort.
Over 200 illegal tourist rentals in Bucharest are located in buildings classified as highest seismic risk, with platforms Airbnb and Booking.com failing to disclose structural dangers to guests.
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 16 others were rescued by SFFD.
Typhoon Bavi triggers evacuation of nearly 2 million people across China with severe flooding, while Taiwan experiences rare 20-foot swells. The region faces an unusually active typhoon season ahead.
At least 10 volcanoes showed active eruptions on July 13, 2026, with notable activity at Kanlaon (Philippines), Semeru (Indonesia), and Krakatau. Ash plumes reached altitudes up to 15,000 feet, prompting aviation advisories across multiple regions.
