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.
Security guard rescued after 8 days trapped in Venezuelan mall rubble
A 43-year-old security guard was pulled alive from rubble after eight days trapped in a collapsed shopping centre basement following devastating back-to-back e…
High5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's North Island
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck New Zealand's North Island region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismic Centre. No immediate damage or casualty re…
HighTonga Volcano Eruption Unexpectedly Destroys Atmospheric Methane
A Tonga volcanic eruption triggered an unexpected atmospheric cleanup by destroying methane, offering scientists new insights into natural climate mechanisms a…
MediumNepal rescue operations intensify as workers found alive in tunnel collapse
Rescue operations continue in Nepal following a flash flood that trapped workers in three tunnels. Multiple survivors have been found alive days after the disa…
HighBritish aid worker mistakenly listed as Nepal disaster survivor
A British aid worker distributing humanitarian supplies in Nepal was mistakenly identified by authorities as a rescued survivor after returning to Kathmandu, a…
HighTerremoto de 5,8 de magnitude atinge Hokkaido no norte do Japão
Um terremoto de magnitude 5,8 atingiu a ilha de Hokkaido, norte do Japão, madrugada de sábado. Autoridades não emitiram alerta de tsunami e ainda não há relato…
HighVenezuela earthquakes kill 920 as international rescue teams race against time
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela killing 920 people with hundreds still trapped under rubble. International rescue teams from multiple countries have…
HighDeath toll climbs to 18 as rescuers search Kumamoto quake rubble
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto region killed at least 18 people and injured 62 others, with rescuers searching through collapsed buildings and…
HighTyphoon Bavi Makes Landfall in Eastern China; 1.7M Evacuated
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's Zhejiang province, prompting the evacuation of 1.7 million people and widespread disruptions across eastern regions after…
HighVenezuela quake death toll exceeds 1,700 as U.S. aid ramps up
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 1,700 people with 5,000+ wounded and 15,000+ homeless. The U.S. military has restored La Guaira port and pledged…
HighPowerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastates Myanmar, kills 144; tremors felt across Asia
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, killing at least 144 people with over 700 injured. Tremors were felt across Thailand and China, causing buil…
HighWashington chemical plant explosion death toll expected to rise to 11
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 violation…
HighIndonesian rescuers recover body from Mount Dukono as volcanic search continues
Indonesian rescuers recovered a body from Mount Dukono following a volcanic eruption that killed multiple hikers who ignored climbing restrictions. Search effo…
HighChina's deadliest coal mine explosion in over a decade kills at least 82
A coal mine explosion in China's Shanxi province kills at least 82 people, marking the deadliest mining disaster in over a decade. State media reports 9 worker…
HighJapan hit by 5.7-magnitude quake as aftershocks follow devastating 7.5 tremor
Japan experienced a 5.7-magnitude earthquake off Honshu's east coast Wednesday, two days after a 7.5-magnitude tremor killed and injured dozens. Authorities wa…
HighMexico's Seismic Alert System Worked as Designed During 5.2 Magnitude Quake
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake near Ometepec, Guerrero on June 5 did not trigger mobile phone alerts because it fell below the 6.0 magnitude threshold and was over…
HighIndonesian airports reopen as volcanic ash clears after Anak Krakatau eruption
Indonesian airports have reopened after a volcanic eruption stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers. Ash from the eruption forced widespread flight cancell…
HighNepal Flash Floods Death Toll Rises to 359; 13K Personnel Mobilized in Massive Rescue
Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district killed 359+ people with 644 missing across multiple nationalities. Rescue operations mobilized 13,295 secu…
HighVenezuela death toll nears 1,000 as global aid workers race to find survivors
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed nearly 1,000 people, with international relief teams arriving to search for survivors. The disaster exposed the government…
HighKīlauea Eruption Escalates: Alert Level Raised as Lava Overflows North Vent
Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has resumed eruption activity with lava overflowing from the north vent at Halemaumau crater, prompting USGS to raise al…
High5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Oaxaca, Mexico; no casualties reported
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's Oaxaca state on May 4, with no reported casualties. The tremor was felt across southern Mexico including Mexico City.
High5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California Amid Tropical Storm Hilary
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California near Ojai during tropical storm Hilary alerts, with no significant damage or injuries reported despite af…
HighMassive mudslide engulfs Indian village, dozens feared missing after cloudburst
A catastrophic mudslide triggered by heavy rains destroyed dozens of homes in Dharali village, India, with at least 10-12 people feared trapped and dozens more…
High6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Italy
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Italy's Calabria coast early Tuesday at 250km depth, with tremors felt across southern regions but no casualties reported…
HighGuide recounts harrowing escape as Indonesian volcano kills three hikers
A guide describes the harrowing moment Mount Dukono erupted, killing three hikers including two Singaporeans. The guide claims he was unaware of climbing prohi…
HighMicro drones and cyborg insects aid Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts
A week after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela killed over 2,200 people, rescue teams are deploying micro drones and experimental cyborg insects to loc…
HighLandslide in China's Chongqing kills 8, leaves 34 missing
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.
HighVenezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 1,400 as international rescue effort intensifies
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed over 1400 people, with more than 1600 international rescue teams now deployed across devastated coastal areas. Over 55…
HighNovice climber survives 1,500-foot Mount Shasta slide in dramatic multi-stage rescue
A 31-year-old novice climber survived a 1,500-foot slide down Mount Shasta's Avalanche Gulch after cloud cover delayed helicopter rescue, requiring rangers to…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,6 atinge nordeste do Japão; alerta de tsunami emitido
Um terremoto de magnitude 7,6 atingiu a região nordeste do Japão na noite de segunda-feira, gerando alertas de tsunami de até 3 metros para as prefeituras de H…
HighNepal Reports 2,400 Missing as Himalayan Flood Disaster Expands Across Region
Nepal reports 2,400 missing as devastating floods sweep the Himalayan region; over 550 also missing in China with rescue efforts hampered by ongoing flood risk…
HighKerala fishers demand rescue service overhaul after marine ambulance breakdown
Fishermen in Kozhikode demand immediate action to establish a responsive disaster response unit after the ₹6 crore Karunya marine ambulance became non-operatio…
HighCatastrophic wildfires destroy 600+ structures in eastern Washington, worst disaster in Spokane region
Fast-moving wildfires driven by extreme heat and winds have destroyed over 600 structures and forced thousands to evacuate in eastern Washington, with official…
HighMount Etna eruption sends 300-meter lava stream down Europe's largest active volcano
Mount Etna in Sicily erupted last Friday, producing a striking stream of bright orange lava that descended over 300 meters from the rupture point at 3,000 mete…
High7.4-magnitude earthquake kills at least 111 in Colombia
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's Pacific coast early Tuesday, killing at least 111 people and affecting neighboring countries across the region.
HighVenezuela declares emergency after twin earthquakes shake capital
Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela Wednesday, prompting a state of emergency declaration as rescue crews search for surv…
HighTerremoto de 6,7 atinge Sulawesi e assusta moradores em Palu
Um terremoto de magnitude 6,7 atingiu a região de Sulawesi na Indonésia, causando danos a edifícios e forçando evacuações em hospitais na cidade de Palu, que j…
HighVenezuela quake death toll reaches 1,430 as 520+ EU rescuers join international search efforts
Venezuela's death toll from back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes has risen to 1,430, with over 520 EU responders and international teams mobilized fo…
HighRare 'cannibal' solar storm to trigger auroras across 18 US states on Labor Day
A rare "cannibal" geomagnetic storm formed by two merged coronal mass ejections will hit Earth on Sept. 1-2, potentially creating visible auroras across 18 U.S…
HighMayon Volcano Continues Ash Emissions; Light Ashfall Expected South and East
Philippines' Mayon Volcano continues strombolian activity and ash emissions, prompting Phivolcs to warn of light ashfall in southern and eastern communities. A…
High5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California, Injures Some, Cuts Power
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California near Redwood Valley, causing injuries, widespread power outages affecting thousands, and marking the regi…
HighTerremoto de magnitude 7,3 atinge México e dispara alerta de tsunami
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.
HighVenezuela hospitals overwhelmed as death toll from twin earthquakes reaches 1,430
Two deadly earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 1,430 people and injured 3,238, with rescue operations ongoing in affected areas. Hospitals are overwhelmed tre…
HighNepal death toll climbs as UK town gripped by violence; papers lead coverage
UK newspapers lead with coverage of a major disaster in Nepal with climbing death tolls and missing British nationals, alongside reporting on violence and gang…
High5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Suez, Egypt
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Suez, Egypt early Monday with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Egyptian authorities activated emergency respo…
HighVenezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,500 as rescuer pulls man from rubble after 106 hours
Venezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes reaches 1,450 with a 21-year-old rescued after 106 hours trapped in rubble. International aid pledges exceed $300m…
HighTrain collision near Jakarta kills at least 15, injures dozens
Two trains collided near Indonesia's capital, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 88 others. Rescue operations have been completed as authorities inve…
HighMagnitude 7.4 earthquake kills over 100 in western Colombia
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and causing significant destruction across the region.
HighTerremoto de 6,6 graus atinge nordeste do Japão; sem risco de tsunami
Terremoto de magnitude 6,6 sacudiu o nordeste do Japão próximo à costa de Miyagi, sem ameaça de tsunami. O tremor ocorreu perto da usina nuclear Fukushima Daii…
HighThree killed as Mount Dukono erupts despite official warnings
Three people died when Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupted Friday morning, despite official warnings against climbing the active volcano. The victims were part of…
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