Natural Disasters - Page 65

August 25, 2020

Hurricane Laura continues to strengthen; Texas, Louisiana brace for impact

Hurricane Laura continued to strengthen Tuesday evening as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas and Louisiana, where hundreds of thousands of coastal residents were evacuating.

August 21, 2020

Massive wildfire destroys Big Basin State Park's historic buildings

As devastating wildfires continue to tear through the Santa Cruz Mountains, officials reported Thursday afternoon that historic structures at Big Basin Redwoods State Park had burned to the ground.

August 20, 2020

California pilot killed in firefighting helicopter crash had wife, 2 daughters

The California helicopter pilot who died after crashing during a water-dropping mission in Fresno County Wednesday has been identified as a 52-year-old father of two.

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.