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Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1,000; missing hotel workers found
The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1,000 on Thursday though the death toll remained steady at nine, with dozens workers on their way...
See the destruction after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake slammed Taiwan early Wednesday morning, as photos from the natural disaster show damaged and collapsed buildings in the eastern section of the country.
One of Nostradamus' terrifying predictions came true hours into 2024
It was a literal groundbreaking prophecy. As if Nostradamus' foretellings weren't eerily accurate enough, the iconic astrologer was apparently right on the money with yet another apocalyptic prophecy just hours...
‘Trash tsunamis’ flow in tourist hotspot
Shocking footage has emerged of “trash tsunamis” flowing down waterways in Indonesia as plastic waste piles up.
Simulation shows tsunami from dinosaur-killing asteroid that brought 2.5-mile-high waves to Gulf Coast
Scientists estimate the waves reached an unfathomable 2.5 miles high as they crashed into the land masses of the day.
Huge 6.4-magnitude quake rocks Northern California
A huge 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Mexico earthquake creates 'desert tsunami' in national park 1,500 miles away
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake that rattled Mexico on Monday sent shockwaves that triggered a "desert tsunami" in a cave system 1,500 miles away in Death Valley National Park in Nevada, officials said.
At least one dead from powerful Mexico earthquake
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, killing at least one person, damaging buildings and knocking out power.
‘Legitimately terrifying’: Future quake, tsunami could bury Seattle's shores under 20 feet of water
The study shows the potential aftermath of a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake along the Seattle Fault zone.
7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, killing at least one
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocked Japan Wednesday evening off the coast of the Fukushima prefecture north of Tokyo, triggering a tsunami warning.
Massive magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes Alaska
A massive 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook Alaska after the state experienced the largest quake in the world in 2021.
Drinking water tops list of needs in Tonga as aid arrives following tsunami
Tongans lined up to access cash for the first time since the disaster, while the government said emergency response crews had already distributed 60,000 liters of water to residents.
'Real-life Aquaman': Tongan man, 57, survives 27-hour swim after tsunami
Lisala Folau, who has problems walking, has gone viral with his story after being rescued following a 27-hour fight for survival at sea.
First flights carrying water, other aid depart for Tonga after volcanic eruption
The first flights carrying much-needed fresh water and other aid were expected to arrive in Tonga Thursday afternoon – five days after a massive volcanic eruption wreaked havoc on the...
Tonga faces water and food crisis from volcanic eruption, tsunami
The Red Cross said its teams on the ground in Tonga confirmed that saltwater from the tsunami and volcanic ash were polluting the drinking water.
Before and after: Aerial images of Tonga's volcanic eruption, tsunami show destruction
In its first statement since the eruption three days ago, the Tongan government said the kingdom of islands had suffered an "unprecedented disaster."
Tonga volcanic eruption captured in dramatic satellite footage
The eruption of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano was recorded in real-time on a satellite operated by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Body of British woman killed trying to save dogs found after Tonga tsunami
Angela Glover, 50, became separated from her husband James on Saturday when a tsunami wave triggered by a volcanic eruption crashed into them outside their home in Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa.
Tonga tsunami: Australian, NZ officials assess damage after island left blanketed in toxic ash
Australia and New Zealand on Monday sent flights to Tonga to survey the damage after the eruption of an undersea volcano left the tiny Pacific kingdom covered in ash and...
Second major eruption detected at undersea Hunga Tonga volcano
A second major eruption has been detected at the Hunga Tonga volcano, according to an alert from Australia's Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre.