Natural Disasters - Page 14

Alaska February 14, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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.

VIDEO December 18, 2023

VIDEO: Southwest Iceland volcano erupts

A volcano in southwest Iceland, about 3 km north of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula, erupted on Dec. 18, 2023.

Tennessee December 15, 2023

Baby swept away in Tennessee tornado found alive 'by the grace of God' in unusual spot

A Tennessee couple faced a large tornado that ripped through their home and swept up their 4-month-old child, who was found alive in a nearby tree following the tragedy.

Africa December 6, 2023

Zambian mine disaster survivor found a week later, rescue efforts continue for dozens still missing

Emergency responders in Chingola, Zambia, have rescued a man trapped for over a week following the landslide believed to have killed dozens of illegal miners.