Natural Disasters - Page 24

May 1, 2023

Illinois dust storm responsible for ‘multiple fatalities’ after cars pile up in wreckage

Illinois State Police say between 40 and 60 cars wee involved in the wreckage

April 24, 2023

Biden approves disaster relief for Oklahoma following deadly tornadoes

President Biden approved federal disaster funds for Oklahoma on Monday after several tornadoes ripped through the state last week, killing three people.

April 22, 2023

Utah homes slide off cliff into canyon

Local officials in Draper, Utah had declared the homes unfit for habitation after one home's corner sank 10 inches and cracks formed in the concrete of the foundations and a patio.

April 18, 2023

Massive landslide in Pakistan buries 2 dozen trucks, kills 2

A massive mudslide near a highway in Pakistan has buried several trucks and killed at least two people. More than 100 first responders arrived to save the victims.

April 13, 2023

Terrifyingly powerful cyclone forces northwest Australia evacuations

Tropical Cyclone Isla is expected to be the most powerful storm to hit Australia in eight years. The Category 5 storm will bring remarkable wind speeds to Western Australia.

April 12, 2023

Indiana recycling plant fire being monitored for asbestos, expected to burn for several more days

A recycling plant fire that forced the evacuation of roughly 2,000 residents in Richmond, Indiana, is expected to burn for several more days, officials said Wednesday.

April 12, 2023

New Jersey wildfire grows to 2,500 acres, threatening structures and forcing evacuations

A New Jersey wildfire spread to 2,500 acres since Tuesday. The blaze forced evacuations around Manchester Township and closed roadways. It is 10% contained.

April 11, 2023

Volcano in Russia erupts, sends ash cloud over hundreds of miles

A volcano located 4,000 miles east of Moscow, Russia, erupted early Tuesday, sending dust falling over an area of more than 300 miles and leading to an aviation warning.

April 3, 2023

Eastern Congo landslide kills at least 20 people

A landslide in eastern Congo killed at least 20 people on Sunday. Over 120 armed groups that are fighting for power have been linked to violence in Congo.

March 26, 2023

Satellite images show breadth of massive seaweed belt stretching across the Atlantic Ocean

Images from NOAA and the University of South Florida shows the breadth of a sargassum seaweed belt that stretches from West Africa to the coast of Florida.