Natural Disasters - Page 65

August 19, 2020

Amazon continues to burn in 2020 with wildfires despite promises to save it

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro pledged to control the burning, but the Amazon continues to burn in 2020.

August 18, 2020

Colorado wildfires burn more than 130,000 acres, smoke spotted from space

Four major wildfires currently burning in Colorado are generating large plumes of smoke that can  be spotted from space

August 18, 2020

Strong earthquake in Philippines kills 1, damages coronavirus quarantine center, roads

At least one person was killed and dozens of buildings were damaged, including a coronavirus quarantine center, after a strong earthquake jolted the central Philippines on Tuesday, according to officials.

August 13, 2020

California firefighters save American flag from fast-spreading Lake Fire 

California firefighters saved an American flag overnight Wednesday as they battled with the fast-moving, “extremely aggressive” Lake Fire near Lake Hughes, video shows.

August 12, 2020

Derecho damage in Iowa, flattened crops spotted in 'impressive' satellite images

Millions of acres of damaged farmland across Iowa can be seen from space after a deadly derecho blasted across the Midwest earlier this week. 

August 11, 2020

Coronavirus complicates fixes as severe weather knocks out power across parts of US

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, residents in the Northeast are now faced with widespread power outages and damage, but the ongoing coronavirus crisis had further complicated their recovery.

August 11, 2020

Earthquake in North Carolina leaves behind 'big' crack in hill, aftershocks reported

When the most powerful earthquake to rattle North Carolina in more than 100 years shook much of the state on Sunday, the temblor apparently left its mark on one hillside.

August 10, 2020

Mount Sinabung volcano in Indonesia erupts, sends column of ash more than 3 miles into the sky

A rumbling volcano in Indonesia erupted Monday, sending a towering column of ash more than 3 miles into the sky and raining down on nearby villages.

August 6, 2020

2020 hurricane season labeled 'extremely active' in Colorado State forecast, may be busiest since year of Katrina

An already active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season that's broken records is about to get supercharged, according to a concerning forecast released on Wednesday.

August 3, 2020

Isaias regains hurricane strength, expected to make landfall tonight

Isaias has regained hurricane strength and is expected to make landfall on Monday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.