Natural Disasters
Villagers come together to rebuild lives
A year ago, a small county in East China was devastated by a tornado that destroyed lives and homes. Now, the local people are determined to forge a …
Picture BooksA hotter planet might make hurricanes more destructive
Here's how.<p>In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew killed more than 550 people and caused $15 billion in property damages. The most powerful storm to hit the Caribbean and Southeastern United States in a decade, it whipped winds up to 160 miles per hour and pushed a 10-foot surge of seawater onto the …
Climate Change6.8-magnitude earthquake measured in Guatemala's Pacific coast
Epicentre located on Guatemala's west coast; quake felt in El Salvador and Honduras, too<p>A major earthquake struck off the coast of Guatemala on …
EarthquakesA 6.8 quake in Santa Barbara - did you feel it? Neither did we
A false alert from the USGS about a 6.8 earthquake in Santa Barbara set off a few alarms, until it was determined the note referred to a historic …
EarthquakesNo, the 'big one' isn't hitting California
<b>(CNN) —</b> A brief panic was sparked Wednesday afternoon after the US Geological Survey sent out an alert that a magnitude-6.8 earthquake had struck 10 miles west of Santa Barbara, California.<p>An earthquake of that size did strike the area.<p>But it happened in 1925.<p>"They clicked the wrong button," said …
EarthquakesBangladesh floods: Death toll exceeds 170; over 4,500 displaced as rescue operations continue
<b>Dhaka</b>: At least 4,500 people remained lodged in some 50 shelters in southeastern Bangladesh and more evacuees continue to trickle in as the death …
BangladeshDeadly tsunami destroys Greenland village, kills 4
Greenland flags were flying at half- staff Wednesday across Denmark to mourn four people who are presumed dead after a tsunami flooded a village on …
GreenlandU.S. Hurricane Center says storm Bret degenerates into a tropical wave
(Reuters) - Tropical storm Bret has degenerated into a tropical wave, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday.<p>The wave is expected to continue moving westward across the Caribbean where strong southerly shear prevails, and regeneration of the system is not anticipated, the NHC …
EnvironmentUndiscovered Photos of Mt. St. Helens Eruption Found on Thrift Store Camera
A few years ago, Portland photographer Kati Dimoff developed a passion for found film. Every time she passed a thrift shop, she'd pop inside to see if any of the vintage cameras had undeveloped film inside. And while she's had some good finds over the years, her latest adventure is something …
PhotographyFour people missing as tsunami hits Greenland after earthquake
It is thought a landslide may have triggered the waves that swept away several homes.<p>Four people are missing after an earthquake and subsequent …
EarthquakesKiller Tsunami in Greenland Possibly Triggered by Landslide
Four people are missing and nearly a dozen homes were flooded after a rare tsunami struck the west coast of Greenland on Saturday. Initial reports …
EarthquakesTropical storm warning issued for Caribbean islands
A tropical storm warning has been issued for a trio of islands in the Caribbean Sea as a "disturbance" continues to develop off the northeast coast …
WeatherHurricane Floyd….1999 and Amelia-Island.net’s History.
<b>The post below was a “pre-Wordpress” post on Amelia Island Net, back in 1999. Time passes, but looking back at a post from nearly 18 years ago….Wow!</b> …
It's almost certain that Mount Everest just got 'easier' to climb after the Hillary Step crumbled
Climbers are now certain a notoriously difficult final challenge on Mount Everest has disappeared.<p>The Hillary Step, an outcrop made mostly of four boulders, was a near-vertical challenge just 70 meters below Everest's summit.<p>At just under 7 meters, or 23 feet, it was named after Sir Edmund Hillary, …
Mount EverestHurricane forecasters watching system near Yucatan Peninsula
Hurricane forecasters are watching a weather disturbance they say has a 50 percent chance of developing further as it moves toward the southern Gulf …
Weather13 Powerful Facts About Hurricanes
Hurricanes are a stunning, and dangerous, display of nature’s power. They’re some of the largest and most intense storms nature can produce. Today, …
WeatherStrong quake kills two as church collapses in Guatemala, shakes Mexico
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (Reuters) - A strong earthquake hit southwestern Guatemala near the border with Mexico in the early hours of Wednesday, killing at least two people and damaging buildings, including a church and a border bridge, officials said.<p>The 6.9-magnitude quake damaged buildings in …
EarthquakesEarthquake measuring 7 magnitude strikes off Mexico southwest coast-Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
(Reuters) - An undersea earthquake measuring 7 magnitude struck off Mexico's southwest Pacific coast on Wednesday, said the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.<p>The Hawaii-based center said that based on available data there was no tsunami threat from the quake off the Chiapas state coast.<p>(Reporting by …
EarthquakesGuatemala Earthquake Kills 5, Injures 7; Damage, Landslides Reported
<b>Story Highlights</b><p>A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck western Guatemala early Wednesday morning.<p>Damage and landslides were reported after the quake, and …
EarthquakesEmerald ash borer risks infesting trees on Mount Royal, Projet Montréal charges
Invasive beetle is already responsible for destroying 200 trees on the mountain since 2012<p>A green oasis in the city of Montreal is at risk of being …
CanadaTornado rips barn to shreds in seconds
Footage captured by a storm chaser shows a Nebraska tornado leveling a barn in mere seconds.
TornadoesDeath toll in Bangladesh landslides rises to 132
The death toll from massive landslides triggered by heavy rains rose to 132 on Wednesday with firefighters, police and soldiers struggling to reach …
EarthquakesEarthquake strikes off Turkey's coast near Greek islands
<b>A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of western Turkey with tremors felt in Istanbul and on some Greek islands, reports say.</b><p>The epicentre of the 6.3 magnitude quake was 84 km (52 miles) northwest of the Turkish city of Izmir, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.<p>Some …
Earthquakes6.1 Richter Earthquake; 1 Dead, Major Damages and Injuries on Lesbos
There is one dead, at least eight wounded and major damages to houses after Monday morning’s 6.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred in a marine area …
GreeceMagnitude 5.6 earthquake sways skyscrapers across Indonesian capital Jakarta
Residents in high-rises around the city of nearly 10 million people felt a few seconds of swaying.<p>A strong earthquake Monday morning (12 June) …
IndonesiaOld ash trees get new life as public art installation in Saint-Henri
Southwest borough hopes installation raises awareness about impact of emerald ash borer<p>A Montreal borough hopes a public art installation made out of …
Facebook Is Teaming Up With Relief Organizations to Create Disaster Maps Following Natural Disasters
Facebook announced Wednesday that it teamed up with UNICEF, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the World Food …
MapsPrepare better today for tomorrow’s natural disasters – It’s possible
Natural disasters cost $520 billion in losses each year and force some 26 million people into poverty each year. A volatile mix of drivers including …
World BankWater Polo Being Introduced in Papua New Guinea - Swimming World News
Papua New Guinea Swimming Inc, with the cooperation of FINA through its development and educational programs and corporate sponsor Bank South …
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