Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast
Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.
Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.
Japan earthquakes: Tsunami warnings issued. Follow latest updates
Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.
Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.
Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
Icelandic town braces for volcano as locals prepare to stay away for months
People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt.
People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt.
Feds experience challenges cleaning up site of devastating Maui fires
Federal authorities have started removing hazardous materials from the Maui wildfires and laying the groundwork to dispose of burnt cars, buildings and other debris.
Federal authorities have started removing hazardous materials from the Maui wildfires and laying the groundwork to dispose of burnt cars, buildings and other debris.
Louisiana saltwater intrusion declared federal disaster
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Information theft on the rise. People are especially vulnerable after natural disasters
Scammers may pretend to be from a utility company or the Federal Emergency Management Agency and ask an unsuspecting person to "verify information."
Scammers may pretend to be from a utility company or the Federal Emergency Management Agency and ask an unsuspecting person to "verify information."
Maui wildfires: Uber, Spam, Airbnb to support displaced locals
Death toll in Maui has surpassed 100
Death toll in Maui has surpassed 100
Most active Philippine volcano spews lava as evacuation orders loom
Authorities cautioned that thousands more remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, which has long been declared off limits.
Authorities cautioned that thousands more remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, which has long been declared off limits.
Haiti rocked by 4.9 magnitude earthquake leaving at least 4 dead, dozens injured
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others, authorities said.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others, authorities said.
Avalanche in Pakistan kills at least 11 members of nomadic tribe
A snowy avalanche in northern Pakistan killed 11 people Saturday, including a 4-year-old boy, and injured 25 from a nomadic tribe as they crossed a mountainous area with their goat herds, police said.
A snowy avalanche in northern Pakistan killed 11 people Saturday, including a 4-year-old boy, and injured 25 from a nomadic tribe as they crossed a mountainous area with their goat herds, police said.
FOX Corporation donates $1M to Red Cross relief efforts after Mississippi tornado
Donations will help support communities needing critical resources, including water and housing assistance.
Donations will help support communities needing critical resources, including water and housing assistance.
Earthquake that devastated Turkey, Syria created massive ruptures in the Earth’s surface, photos show
One of the longest ruptures discovered by scientists in the Mediterranean is nearly 200 miles long.
One of the longest ruptures discovered by scientists in the Mediterranean is nearly 200 miles long.
Survivors of Turkey, Syria earthquake struggle to stay warm and fed
Turkish authorities said the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than 64,000 injured. Survivors gathered around campfires and clamored for food and water in the cold temperatures.
Turkish authorities said the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than 64,000 injured. Survivors gathered around campfires and clamored for food and water in the cold temperatures.
Here’s a look at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.
A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.
China earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
Japan earthquake: 6.1-magnitude temblor strikes Tokyo area
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
Fannie Mae offers disaster assistance to Houston homeowners, renters
Whether you are a homeowner or renter, if your home suffered damage in disaster, or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae says help is available.
Whether you are a homeowner or renter, if your home suffered damage in disaster, or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae says help is available.
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.
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake kills 6 in Turkey; Greek island rattled
A strong earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing buildings in western Turkey, where officials said at least six people were killed and dozens were injured.
A strong earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing buildings in western Turkey, where officials said at least six people were killed and dozens were injured.