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.
Hybrid pigs resulting from crossbreeding between abandoned domestic pigs and wild boars in Fukushima's exclusion zone pose ecological risks due to rapid reproduction and invasive behavior.
A chemical tank rupture at a Washington paper mill has killed 11 workers, with crews recovering six of nine missing bodies. The disaster spilled over 500,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals and ranks among the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades.
A chemical tank explosion at a Washington paper mill killed two and left nine employees presumed dead. The facility had a history of fires and safety violations.
A group of miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week has been found alive. Rescuers indicate additional oxygen supplies will be needed to complete the extraction operation.
A 900,000-gallon chemical vat ruptured at a Washington paper pulp facility, killing at least 11 people with nine still missing. The caustic chemical contaminated the Columbia River, marking potentially the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history.
Rescuers in Laos found five villagers alive after they were trapped in a flooded cave for a week following heavy rain and landslides. Two people remain missing from the group of seven who entered the cave searching for gold.
A chemical tank rupture at a Longview, Washington paper and packaging plant has killed at least one person with nine others unaccounted for. Corrosive chemicals are hampering recovery and rescue efforts at the industrial site.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in Orange County after a chemical tank in Garden Grove cooled and stabilized, with officials declaring no remaining public danger.
A significant gas leak at a Corrientes apartment building prompted emergency response Tuesday morning. Firefighters quickly shut off the main valve, preventing potential disaster.
Brazil's Finance Ministry will expand the Federal District's credit limit to enable a R$5 billion loan to rescue BRB bank, with guarantees provided by private banks through a judicial agreement.
Brazil's Finance Ministry will expand Federal District credit limits to enable a R$6.6 billion rescue package for state-owned BRB bank, with guarantees from private and public banks rather than federal backing.
Rescue teams from 4 countries are attempting to reach 7 people trapped in a Laos cave for up to a week following flooding, navigating extremely narrow tunnels.
Taal Volcano in the Philippines recorded 21 earthquakes and 10 tremor episodes in 24 hours, marking a significant increase in seismic activity despite remaining at Alert Level 1.
Officials ruled out a massive explosion at an Orange County chemical tank, lifting evacuation orders for thousands near Garden Grove, though authorities warn the crisis remains ongoing.
Orange County officials announced Monday that the threat of a massive explosion at a Garden Grove aerospace facility has been eliminated after an overnight operation successfully reduced tank pressure. Evacuation zones for nearly 50,000 residents were reduced by 65%, though smaller explosion and spill risks remain.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile was felt by residents across São Paulo and its metropolitan region, though Chilean authorities reported no damage or injuries.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit northern Chile on May 25, centered 12 km south of Calama. No damage or injuries reported despite tremors felt across multiple regions and as far as São Paulo.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile triggered tremors felt in São Paulo and surrounding regions, amplified by local geological conditions. No structural damage or injuries reported.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile was felt in São Paulo due to the city's sedimentary basin amplifying seismic waves. Authorities confirm no structural damage or incidents were reported.
Um terremoto de magnitude 6,9 no norte do Chile foi sentido por moradores em São Paulo nesta segunda-feira, causando susto mas sem danos estruturais registrados na capital paulista.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile caused tremors felt across São Paulo on Monday evening, with no structural damage reported despite widespread public alarm.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Chile was detected and felt by São Paulo residents on Monday evening, with seismic waves amplified by the region's sedimentary basin geology.
50,000 Southern California residents remain evacuated after emergency crews worked to prevent a methyl methacrylate tank explosion at an aerospace facility. Officials ruled out a catastrophic BLEVE but warn explosion risk persists.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile triggered tremors felt across São Paulo and surrounding regions on Monday evening, with no reported damage or tsunami risk.
