Natural Disasters - Page 13

Central America April 10, 2024

Guatemala's president issues natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires rage on

Guatemala’s president Bernardo Arévalo has issued a natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires burn across the country; claims 80% of blazes were set by humans.

Natural Disasters April 10, 2024

GOP-led county neighboring NYC to deputize private citizens; Dems blast 'militia initiative'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan to deputize citizens for emergencies has stoked Democrats' ire, but he calls it a necessary preparedness measure.

VIDEO April 9, 2024

If 4.8 earthquake happened in Manhattan, things could’ve been worse: Professor Jeffrey Park

Yale University geology and geophysics professor Jeffrey Park reacts to a magnitude 4.8 earthquake rocking the East Coast on 'Your World.'

LIFESTYLE April 6, 2024

Weekend read: An earthquake hits the northeast, tasty American food stories and more

In case you missed it in Lifestyle, soak up these top headlines — including stories about wild nature, tasty foods, the earthquake that occurred in northeastern America and much more.

TAIWAN April 6, 2024

Taiwan furious after China hijacks global sympathy for devastating earthquake

Taiwanese leaders are furious at the People's Republic of China after the communist nation thanked the global community for their sympathies regarding a massive earthquake on the island.

LIFESTYLE April 5, 2024

Earthquake rocks NJ, NY, several more states: What to do if another one hits

On April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked New Jersey, New York and other northeastern states. Here's what to do in the event of an earthquake and how to stay safe.

China March 31, 2024

WATCH: Woman falls through floor as possible sinkhole opens up under shopping mall

Video from security cameras caught the moment when the floor collapsed on the second floor of a shopping center due to a possible sinkhole damaging the ground floor.

Africa March 29, 2024

A tropical cyclone makes landfall in northern Madagascar, killing 18 people

18 people have been killed and four people are missing this week in Madagascar after a tropical cyclone made landfall on the north end of the island nation; severe flooding has affected villages.

Natural Disasters March 21, 2024

Dozens have been killed by landsides around the world this year. Here's how to tell if you're at risk.

Landslides around the world have killed hundreds of people at once, but they are difficult to predict. Scientists study their risks and warnings to try to be better prepared.

Latin America February 20, 2024

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, 2024

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.