8.1-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning, forces thousands to evacuate
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.
Powerful earthquake rocks central Greece; also felt in Balkans
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of over 6.0 has struck central Greece.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of over 6.0 has struck central Greece.
White House climate czar calls Texas winter storm 'a wake-up call' for US
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
Strong quake hits Japan's northeast coast; no tsunami alert
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits remote corner of Nevada
People reported feeling it across desert communities in western Nevada and in California’s Sierra mountains, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
People reported feeling it across desert communities in western Nevada and in California’s Sierra mountains, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
Onlookers weep with joy as crew rescues 2 girls from rubble in Turkey
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
As ash rains from the sky, California farmworkers 'fill your plates without hazard pay'
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
Powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off of Alaska
A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves.
A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves.
A 5.8M earthquake shook between the Sequoia and Death Valley National Parks
A preliminary 5.8M earthquake shook about 10 miles south/southeast of Lone Pine, California Wednesday morning. Lone Pine is located between Sequoia National Park and Death Valley National Park.
A preliminary 5.8M earthquake shook about 10 miles south/southeast of Lone Pine, California Wednesday morning. Lone Pine is located between Sequoia National Park and Death Valley National Park.
Powerful quake shakes Mexico, at least two dead
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
Earthquake strikes Oklahoma after Tulsa Trump rally, shaking felt around state
An earthquake in northern Oklahoma on Saturday night rattled the entire state, including in Tulsa just after President Trump finished his return to the campaign trail before thousands of supporters.
An earthquake in northern Oklahoma on Saturday night rattled the entire state, including in Tulsa just after President Trump finished his return to the campaign trail before thousands of supporters.
5.5 aftershock of Ridgecrest quake rocks San Bernardino County
A 5.5 aftershock of the series of Ridgecrest quakes from last July 4, 5 struck the Searles Valley at 6:32 p.m, which is thirteen miles east of Ridgecrest on Wednesday evening, according to Seismologist Dr, Lucy Jones.
A 5.5 aftershock of the series of Ridgecrest quakes from last July 4, 5 struck the Searles Valley at 6:32 p.m, which is thirteen miles east of Ridgecrest on Wednesday evening, according to Seismologist Dr, Lucy Jones.
Tennessee family reunited with dog 54 days after deadly tornadoes
A Tennessee family was reunited with their dog nearly two months after she went missing when tornadoes ripped through their home in early March.
A Tennessee family was reunited with their dog nearly two months after she went missing when tornadoes ripped through their home in early March.
2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have 'above-normal' tropical activity, report says
Hurricane season begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30.
Hurricane season begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30.
Tennessee ‘hero’ dog dies after saving family from deadly tornado
A family's dog barked incessantly and woke them up just before a tornado ripped apart their home, giving them time to shelter in their laundry room.
A family's dog barked incessantly and woke them up just before a tornado ripped apart their home, giving them time to shelter in their laundry room.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to help victims of deadly Tennessee tornadoes
Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to disaster relief after devastating tornadoes ripped through Tennessee, killing 24 people.
Taylor Swift is donating $1 million to disaster relief after devastating tornadoes ripped through Tennessee, killing 24 people.
Discovery of unused disaster supplies causes uproar in Puerto Rico
People in a Puerto Rico discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, setting off a social media uproar as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
People in a Puerto Rico discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, setting off a social media uproar as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees
Firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from Australia's wildfires.
Firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from Australia's wildfires.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
5.2 magnitude earthquake reported in Puerto Rico, USGS says
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico, just south of Indios on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico, just south of Indios on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.