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Map reveals your neighborhood's risk of natural disaster
FEMA maps show areas that are most at risk from the effects of natural hazards and climate change.
Death Valley Park closes due to floods weeks after near-record temperature
Death Valley is known as the hottest place on Earth and the driest part of North America, but it had received 1 inch of rain by mid-Sunday alone due to Hilary.
Is floodwater toxic? Hilary flooding health risks explained
Floodwater can pose certain health risks, potentially exposing people to infectious diseases, chemical hazards and physical injuries.
Hawaii wildfire crisis may be worsened by remnants of tropical storm
An uptick in winds in Hawaii could potentially make existing wildfires difficult to contain.
Hawaii governor issues warning to people buying Maui wildfire victim land
Maui County officials said that as of Monday there were 99 confirmed fatalities related to the wildfires.
Maui crime rises after wildfire: 'Utter chaos'
Residents have reported an alarming uptick in looting and armed robberies as residents struggle with a lack of essential supplies.
Biden Maui wildfire response ignites Republican anger over Ukraine aid
The optics of Biden's delayed response marks another East Palestine moment for Biden but contrasts sharply with Trump's 2017 hurricane response.
Investors are calling Maui wildfire victims to buy their Hawaii land
There are at least 96 confirmed fatalities from the wildfires, Maui County officials said.
Hundreds of stricken dogs saved from devastating China floods
Images captured by animal rescuers show "frightened" dogs stranded on roofs following floods that left dozens of people and hundreds of animals dead.
Hawaii residents forced to jump into water as fire engulfs town
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed it had rescued 12 people off the coast of Maui who had jumped into the water to escape fast-moving wildfires.
Huge sinkhole swallows car in the middle of the night
The sinkhole opened up on a road in Gold Coast, Australia, at around 4 a.m. local time, causing a parked car to fall into it.
Scientists solve mystery of why they couldn't find ancient craters
Craters deeper than 6 miles and older than 2 billion years may have eroded away completely, scientists have found.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says climate change makes U.S. unsafe for migrants
After citing a number of natural disasters in the U.S., Rep. Taylor Greene asked how many climate change-induced natural disasters their home countries have.
The asteroid that shadows the Earth
A new asteroid has been discovered orbiting the Earth, interacting only weakly with the planet in a way that classifies the object as a "quasi-moon".
Videos show "major" earthquake rattle Afghanistan, Pakistan
The 6.5-magnitude quake has reportedly left three dead so far.
Watch woman who survived earthquake reunite with cat that saved her life
"I owe her a lot," Rumeysa Gürbüz, a survivor of the powerful earthquake in Turkey, said of her beloved pet cat Leyla after being reunited. "There is hope."
Turkey earthquake will give clues about the next big one at San Andreas
The earthquake in Turkey has magnitude of 7.8, and is estimated to have killed at least 11,000 people.
The deadliest earthquakes in history
Over 11,000 people have been killed in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Northern Syria on Monday. Some past earthquakes have been even deadlier.
Video shows dad reuniting with young daughter pulled from Syrian rubble
More than 6,000 have been killed by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey, and the numbers are expected to rise.
Eerie prediction about Turkey earthquake goes viral
A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, killing at least 1,300 people.
Man found alive at bottom of the sea 3 days after boat sank: "Total shock"
Harrison Okene was trapped at the bottom of the sea in the wreck of his own ship, but 10 years later he is a professional diver.
Sinkholes set to swallow chunks of California after rain and flooding
There is a "very strong and well-established" link between heavy rain or flooding and the formation of sinkholes, geoscientist Timothy Bechtel told Newsweek.
California volcanoes were "rattled" by earthquake
The 6.4 magnitude earthquake in California on December 20 killed at least two people and injured a dozen more.
Could Whakaari volcano erupt again?
Scientist have been unable to properly monitor the volcano since the eruption in 2019 because they cannot access the equipment on the New Zealand island.
California earthquake videos show destruction after 6.4 magnitude tremor
No injuries related to the earthquake, which struck the northern part of the state, have been reported.
California earthquake sparks building collapse in Rio Dell
According to early reports, the earthquake may have already resulted in one person being unaccounted for.
Mauna Loa lava flow eruption map as active volcano bursts into life
Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano—standing at more than 13,000 feet above sea level—had not erupted since 1984.
Ischia landslide: Deaths feared as videos show devastation in Italy
The Italian Civil Protection Department said on Saturday that weather conditions are making it difficult for rescuers to find people.
From Ian to Nicole: The five worst hurricanes of 2022 so far, ranked
The most damaging storm in 2022 has been Hurricane Ian, with losses estimated to be as high as $100 billion.
Hurricane Nicole videos show "unreal" Daytona Beach destruction
Videos of homes that have been washed away as a result of Hurricane Nicole have also begun circulating on social media.