Natural Disasters - Page 26

March 10, 2023

Alaska volcano eruption's likelihood increased, alert level raised

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Thursday that the likelihood of eruption for the Tanaga volcano has increased over the past two days after a swarm of earthquakes.

March 9, 2023

Here’s why Indonesia is moving its capital – and why it’s so controversial

Because Indonesia’s capitol of Jakarta is polluted, prone to natural disasters, and rapidly sinking, the country is planning to move the capital to the island of Borneo instead.

March 9, 2023

Alaska volcano dormant for a century delivering ominous warning signs: 'Significant unrest'

The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised the alert level for Tanaga Volcano following a swarm of earthquakes on Tuesday. The remote volcano has not erupted since 1914.

March 9, 2023

Alaska volcano may soon erupt following swarm of earthquakes

Hundreds of weak earthquakes concentrated beneath the summit of a volcano west of Anchorage, Alaska, indicates that an eruption could soon occur.

March 9, 2023

Indonesia landslide kills 30, many likely trapped in houses buried beneath

Rescue workers in Indonesia have recovered 30 bodies following a massive landslide. Many people are also likely trapped in houses buried 13 feet under the mud.

March 8, 2023

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano stops erupting after 61 days of activity

The Kilauea volcano, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has stopped erupting after 61 days of activity. The Hawaii volcano likely stopped erupting due to the ground deflating.

March 6, 2023

Buttigieg stonewalls key information on 23 govt jet trips amid inspector general probe

The Department of Transportation has refused to share the cost information of 23 flights Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his advisers have taken on government jets.

February 28, 2023

FOX Weather expands to Optimum, Spectrum, LG Channels

FOX Weather president Sharri Berg announced Tuesday that the streaming service is now on Optimum, Spectrum and LG Channels, becoming more available for Americans.

February 23, 2023

Yosemite National Park El Capitan rockfall caught on video

A massive rockfall was caught on video earlier this week at northern California's Yosemite National Park. White clouds are seen emanating from the side of El Capitan.

February 22, 2023

Tajikistan earthquake recorded days after Turkey quake kills thousands

Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia, is dealing with the aftermath of a 6.8 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.