DISASTERS
On March 13, a devastating explosion in China’s Yanjiao, Hebei Province resulted in multiple fatalities. The blast, which took place in the early morning, was followed by thick smoke and several subsequent explosions. Eyewitnesses reported hearing "three to four explosions," which led to damaged vehicles, buildings, and injuries to bystanders
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Mexico as Rare Phenomena Lights up the Sky
At approximately 9:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 7 a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Mexico near...
Roadbed Saturated by Hurricane Ida Slides, Causing Mississippi Highway Collapse, Killing Two
A deadly void appeared on a dark busy highway awash with torrential rains from Hurricane Ida, when a...
Ida Aftermath: 2 Million Without Power on the ‘Island’ of New Orleans
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, New Orleans metro residents were left on what local electric supplier...
Flood Warnings in Central China, Subway Closes to Traffic as Heavy Rains Pelter Zhengzhou
Heavy rains hit various parts of central China’s Henan Province on Saturday, Aug. 29, prompting the local...
Ida Leaves 2 Million Without Power, Louisiana Governor Fears Death Toll Could Rise ‘A Lot More’
First responders worked urgently before sunrise Monday, Aug. 30, to rescue drivers trapped in cars during...
Ida Puts Post-Katrina New Orleans to the Test; NHC Warns Potentially Deadly Storm Surge Is Not Over
Hurricane Ida at present is not the fatal storm that some may have feared, but is still a force to be...
Two More Cities in China’s Henan Issue Highest Flood Warning After Thousands Died in Provincial Capital
The cities of Xingyang and Changyuan in central China's Henan Province have raised flood control levels...
California Fires Rage On
Northern California continues to reel under blazing forest fires. Ten days ago, the town of Greenville...
16 Found Alive in Rubble Three Days After Earthquake Rattles Haiti
On Tuesday, August 17, Hatian rescuers scouring the debris left behind after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake...