Latin America February 20 Oil spill in Trinidad pushes government to hire foreign experts to contain, remove capsized barge A barge that capsized off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, causing an oil spill, has forced the closure of at least two schools and a national emergency declaration.
Afghanistan February 19 5 dead, 25 missing in Afghanistan landslide, Taliban reports Five people are dead and at least 25 others are missing following a landslide in eastern Afghanistan, according to a provincial Taliban official.
Alaska February 14 Alaska avalanche kills one skiier, two others hurt after nearly 1,000 feet fall One backwoods skiier is dead in Alaska and two more are injured after an avalanche on the Kenai Peninsula Tuesday. High winds and warmer weather are likely culprits.
Asia February 8 Over 100 missing, at least 11 dead in Philippine mountain village landslide The gold-mining village of Masara in the Southern Philippines has been struck with deadly landslides, with the death toll now at 11. At least 110 more are missing.
Asia January 22 Indonesia's Mt. Merapi erupts, displacing thousands Thousands were evacuated from the area surrounding Indonesia's Mount Merapi as it erupted Sunday, with residents advised to remain at least 4.3 miles away from its crater's mouth.
Europe January 15 Iceland volcano eruption begins receding after torching town outside capital A volcanic eruption that set fire to homes in Grindavik, Iceland, has begun receding after the second such incident struck the area in four weeks.
Japan January 3 Japanese rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors as death count rises Japanese disaster response personnel are frantically working to complete rescue operations in Ishikawa prefecture following a series of powerful quakes.
Europe December 22 Icelandic villagers cleared to return home following major volcanic eruption Icelandic authorities announced Friday that residents of Grindavik, a small fishing village near the site of a large volcanic eruption, may return home Saturday.
VIDEO December 19 Iceland volcano erupts turning part of nation into fiery landscape Lava chaser Demian Barrios shares his expertise on the ferocity of volcanos on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
Europe December 19 Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of increased seismic activity A volcano in southwest Iceland on the Reykjanes peninsula erupted on Dec. 18, 2023, and images of the eruption show lava spewing from fissures along the ground.