Death toll mounts in jade mine landslide in Southeast Asia
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.
A 5.8M earthquake shook between the Sequoia and Death Valley National Parks
A preliminary 5.8M earthquake shook about 10 miles south/southeast of Lone Pine, California Wednesday morning. Lone Pine is located between Sequoia National Park and Death Valley National Park.
A preliminary 5.8M earthquake shook about 10 miles south/southeast of Lone Pine, California Wednesday morning. Lone Pine is located between Sequoia National Park and Death Valley National Park.
Powerful quake shakes Mexico, at least two dead
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
Indonesia's most volatile volcano spews ash in new eruption
Mount Merapi’s clouds of ash, accompanied by a rumbling sound heard miles away, blanketed several villages on the main island of Java.
Mount Merapi’s clouds of ash, accompanied by a rumbling sound heard miles away, blanketed several villages on the main island of Java.
Earthquake strikes Oklahoma after Tulsa Trump rally, shaking felt around state
An earthquake in northern Oklahoma on Saturday night rattled the entire state, including in Tulsa just after President Trump finished his return to the campaign trail before thousands of supporters.
An earthquake in northern Oklahoma on Saturday night rattled the entire state, including in Tulsa just after President Trump finished his return to the campaign trail before thousands of supporters.
PG&E fined $4 million in deaths of 84 people in 2018 fire
The maximum penalty assessed by Butte County Superior Court Judge Micahel Deems was a mere formality, given that PG&E reached a plea agreement three months ago to resolve manslaughter and other charges.
The maximum penalty assessed by Butte County Superior Court Judge Micahel Deems was a mere formality, given that PG&E reached a plea agreement three months ago to resolve manslaughter and other charges.
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near New Zealand, unlikely to have caused tsunami
The initial earthquake happened just south of New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands.
The initial earthquake happened just south of New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands.
PG&E confesses to killing 84 people in 2018 Camp Fire
PG&E CEO Bill Johnson entered guilty pleas Tuesday on behalf of the company for 84 felony counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the fire, which was blamed on the company’s crumbling electrical grid.
PG&E CEO Bill Johnson entered guilty pleas Tuesday on behalf of the company for 84 felony counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the fire, which was blamed on the company’s crumbling electrical grid.
5.5 aftershock of Ridgecrest quake rocks San Bernardino County
A 5.5 aftershock of the series of Ridgecrest quakes from last July 4, 5 struck the Searles Valley at 6:32 p.m, which is thirteen miles east of Ridgecrest on Wednesday evening, according to Seismologist Dr, Lucy Jones.
A 5.5 aftershock of the series of Ridgecrest quakes from last July 4, 5 struck the Searles Valley at 6:32 p.m, which is thirteen miles east of Ridgecrest on Wednesday evening, according to Seismologist Dr, Lucy Jones.
Several tornadoes spotted in Central Texas
The twisters in Bastrop County split some trees in half and tore the roof off of a shed. So far, no injuries have been reported.
The twisters in Bastrop County split some trees in half and tore the roof off of a shed. So far, no injuries have been reported.
Damage reported as 5.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Texas asks FEMA to reverse decision on disaster declaration for October tornadoes
The state is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to reject a disaster declaration over the October tornadoes in Dallas and Erath counties.
The state is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to reject a disaster declaration over the October tornadoes in Dallas and Erath counties.
Tennessee family reunited with dog 54 days after deadly tornadoes
A Tennessee family was reunited with their dog nearly two months after she went missing when tornadoes ripped through their home in early March.
A Tennessee family was reunited with their dog nearly two months after she went missing when tornadoes ripped through their home in early March.
Mississippi deputy, wife among tornado victims, officer 'left this world a hero' shielding wife from storm
A sheriff's deputy and his wife in Mississippi are among the dead after a tornado struck on Easter Sunday, part of a widespread deadly storm system leaving devastation across the South.
A sheriff's deputy and his wife in Mississippi are among the dead after a tornado struck on Easter Sunday, part of a widespread deadly storm system leaving devastation across the South.
Round Mountain RV park residents begin recovery effort after EF-1 tornado
The National Weather Service said the tornado touched down in Round Mountain around 5:30 am Sunday morning, hitting two RV parks.
The National Weather Service said the tornado touched down in Round Mountain around 5:30 am Sunday morning, hitting two RV parks.
At least 7 dead, dozens injured after severe storms rip through Georgia overnight
Several people were killed and others hospitalized as severe storms ripped through parts of Georgia during the overnight hours Monday morning.
Several people were killed and others hospitalized as severe storms ripped through parts of Georgia during the overnight hours Monday morning.
Coronavirus-hit Mississippi, Louisiana, pounded by tornadoes, at least 17 dead in region
Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.
Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.
5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near California-Nevada border
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning near the town of Bodie on the California – Nevada border.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning near the town of Bodie on the California – Nevada border.
Doctor and son in viral photo lose home in tornado
On Saturday, she shared the news on her Facebook page that a tornado tore through their home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jared was inside at the time.
On Saturday, she shared the news on her Facebook page that a tornado tore through their home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jared was inside at the time.
U.S. Geological Survey reports magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck Idaho
An earthquake struck north of Boise Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.
An earthquake struck north of Boise Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.