DISASTERS
Russian Volcano Erupts for First Time in Centuries
Just days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s easternmost coast, a long-dormant volcano...
Heavy Rains Cause Floods and Landslides in South Korea, 23 Dead
In South Korea, heavy rainfall since July 16 has triggered floods and landslides in parts of the nation...
Coast Guard Swimmer Hailed as ‘American Hero’ After Rescuing 165 from Camp Mystic Flood
Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer and New Jersey native, is being hailed...
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Erupts Twice Producing Giant Ash Cloud
On July 7, the Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted twice, spewing out ash high into the...
China’s Guangxi Deluged By Flood-Waters From Upstream Province
Towns and villages by a major river in China's Guangxi lay half-submerged as floodwaters from a province...
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 3,000, UN Urges Aid Ahead of Monsoon Season
After a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar on Mar. 28, the United Nations (UN) has urged nations to...
Thai Authorities Investigate Collapse of Building Constructed With Chinese Aid After Burma Earthquake
Thailand has launched an investigation into the causes of a 30-story building’s sudden collapse in the...
Severe Storms Leave Trail of Destruction Across US, 42 Confirmed Dead
From March 14 to 16, a series of devastating storms, including tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms...
Beijing Restricts Monks and Aid Workers From Entering Quake-hit Regions in Tibet
On Jan. 13, Chinese authorities prevented aid workers and Buddhist monks from visiting areas in Tibet...
