Natural Disasters - Page 15

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.