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.
Over 44,000 people evacuated in Southern California after officials warned a leaking methyl methacrylate tank at an aerospace facility faces imminent failure or explosion, with no timeline for resolution.
Authorities issued evacuation orders for 40,000 residents in Garden Grove, California after a toxic chemical tank began leaking with explosion risk. Schools closed and orders expanded as crews work to contain the hazardous material.
Over 40,000 people evacuated from Garden Grove, California after a methyl methacrylate tank leak at an aerospace facility. Officials warn of imminent tank failure and potential explosion risk.
An explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 others Friday while firefighters responded to a basement fire and rescue operation. Two firefighters were hospitalized, including a fire marshal with serious injuries.
An explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 people Friday while firefighters battled a fire and rescue operation. Two firefighters were hospitalized with one suffering serious injuries.
Authorities evacuated approximately 40,000 residents in Orange County, California, after a tank containing methyl methacrylate (MMA) began overheating with risk of explosion or leakage.
Researchers discovered water-rich fault barriers act as natural brakes on the Gofar transform fault, explaining why magnitude 6 earthquakes repeat predictably every 5-6 years instead of cascading into larger events.
Four Italian divers died in a Maldives cave accident after entering without proper safety equipment like guide ropes, according to rescuers who recovered their bodies. A Maldivian rescue diver also died during the recovery operation.
Researchers have discovered the seismic anomaly in the Great Pyramid of Khufu that has allowed it to withstand earthquakes for 4,600 years without major damage through its innovative structural design.
A laser hair removal device was mistaken for a bomb at an Australian airport, prompting a full evacuation. The false alarm was resolved after security identified the item.
Radioactive mutant pigs have escaped containment near a nuclear disaster area, raising concerns about radiation spread and animal control in contaminated zones.
UNESCO warns a destructive tsunami in the Mediterranean is inevitable within 30 years, with some scenarios reaching beaches in under 10 minutes, leaving minimal time for traditional alerts and requiring rapid evacuation protocols.
Peru's Sismate emergency alert system was hacked, sending false 8.7 magnitude earthquake warnings to thousands of citizens, followed by political messages from the Deface Perú hacker collective.
A woman died after falling 600 meters into a volcanic fissure during a climbing expedition on a Chilean volcano on her birthday. The incident occurred during an organized excursion.
Ingrid Daniela Vera Figueroa, 42, died after falling 600 meters while climbing Chile's Llaima volcano on her birthday. Rescue operations were hampered by severe weather conditions.
A humpback whale that spent weeks stranded on Germany's Baltic coast and was released into the sea has washed up dead on a Danish island, prompting health concerns and plans for removal and scientific examination.
Finnish rescue divers recovered the final two bodies of Italian divers who died in an underwater cave in the Maldives, completing a recovery operation of five fatalities from an extreme-depth diving accident.
A major Italian volcano is approaching a critical transition point with scientists warning a significant eruption could be imminent as the system shows signs of accelerating instability.
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 group had not completed mandatory registration, and rescue operations were hampered by severe weather conditions.
IAEA chief warns of extreme nuclear disaster risk after drone attack on Barakah nuclear plant in UAE, citing potential reactor meltdown and radioactive release across hundreds of kilometers.
Five Italian divers and one rescue worker died in a diving expedition at Thinwana Kandu cave in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, marking the country's worst diving accident. The group disappeared during unfavorable weather conditions at 60-meter depth.
Titan Ridge Volcano is erupting underwater in the Bismarck Sea, prompting authorities to warn of possible tsunamis, falling pumice, and hazardous ocean conditions in the region.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has scorched over 1,300 acres with evacuations expanding as the fire spreads toward Los Angeles County, threatening thousands of homes.
A rescue operation in the Maldives resulted in the death of one diver while attempting to locate Italian divers. Multiple Italian divers died during an unreported cave diving expedition in Vaavu Atoll.
