Natural Disasters - Page 13

July 30, 2024

More than 50 dead, many missing after landslides devastate India's Kerala district

More than 50 people have been confirmed dead after landslides swept through tea estates in southern India's Kerala state on Tuesday, according to authorities.

July 23, 2024

SEE IT: Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin explodes as tourists run away from falling debris

An explosion at Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin was caught on video and went viral on social media Tuesday, with tourists fleeing to avoid the rubble.

July 23, 2024

At least 157 dead in southern Ethiopia mudslides as search operations continue

At least 157 people have died in mudslides in southern Ethiopia following heavy rainfall. The death toll increased to 157 on Tuesday as rescue efforts continued.

July 9, 2024

Utah teen speaks out after she and church youth group survive lightning strike: 'A miracle'

A youth church group was hiking in Salina Canyon, Utah, when the ground beneath them was struck by lightning. The incident resulted in some of the teens being sent to the hospital.

July 8, 2024

Landslide at illegal gold mine in Indonesia leaves 11 dead, dozens missing

Heavy rains in Indonesia caused a landslide that killed at least 11 people at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island. Twenty-three survivors have been rescued so far.

June 18, 2024

New Mexico village evacuated as quick-moving wildfires close in

Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, were forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires rapidly encroached on the 7,000-resident village in the Land of Enchantment's south.

June 3, 2024

Firefighters make progress against California's largest wildfire of the year

Crews have reportedly contained 75% of California's largest wildfire this year, which tore through significant swaths of grasslands between the San Francisco Bay and Central Valley.

May 30, 2024

Lava continues flowing from Iceland volcano after eruption

Lava continued flowing from a volcano near Grindavik, Iceland, on Thursday, though activity had notably calmed down since its Wednesday eruption.

May 30, 2024

With global crises multiplying, WHO's emergency program faces severe funding shortfall, report says

The world's many crises have left the World Health Organization short of funds and have the potential to hamstring the ability of its emergencies program to operate.

May 15, 2024

After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall

Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.