Jan 22 7.1 earthquake strikes remote western China, state media says By Associated Press Tremors were felt as far away as the neighboring countries Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Continue reading
Jan 05 Survivors found in homes smashed by Japan quake, but dozens are still missing By Yuri Kageyama, Hiro Komae, Ayaka McGill, Associated Press Deaths climbed Friday to 94 people, and 222 people were missing after a series of powerful quakes rattled Japan's western coast and triggered tsunamis. Continue reading
Nov 02 Storm Ciaran’s record-breaking winds whip across western Europe, leaving millions without power By Associated Press Winds of more than 190 kilometers per hour (118 mph) slammed the northern tip of France’s Atlantic coast, uprooting trees and blowing out windows. Continue reading
Oct 27 Desperation grows in Mexico following Hurricane Otis amid slow government response By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Despite hopes of incoming aid by many in Acapulco, the coastal city of 1 million once known for its beachside glamour was still in a state of complete chaos by the end of Thursday. Continue reading
Sep 21 How to help Libya’s flood victims By Miriam Barcenas The U.N. estimates more than 250,000 people have been affected by Libyan flooding. Here's how you can help. Continue reading
Sep 13 How to help Morocco earthquake victims By Miriam Barcenas More than 2,900 people have died since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Western Morocco on Sept. 8, a number that is expected to grow as rescue efforts continue. The country’s deadliest earthquake in 60 years injured at least 2,500 and… Continue reading
Sep 07 LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Lee By Jenna Cohen and Associated Press A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week. Continue reading
Aug 30 Category 3 Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida’s west coast By Daniel Kozin, Associated Press Idalia, which threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall, came ashore in the lightly populated Big Bend region, where the Florida Panhandle curves into the peninsula. Continue reading
Aug 29 With 100 mph winds, Hurricane Idalia strengthens into a Category 2 storm By Daniel Kozin, Associated Press Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave Tuesday as Hurricane Idalia gained steam in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall. Continue reading
Aug 21 Southern California braces for more flooding from post-Tropical Storm Hilary By Christopher Weber, Damian Dovarganes, Jordi Lebrija, Associated Press The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, Hilary dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain on some areas, including the desert resort city of Palm Springs. Continue reading