New satellite imagery reveals thick blankets of smoke over California and Oregon from the raging wildfires that have incinerated hundreds of thousands of acres across the U.S. this summer. Persistent, record-breaking heat and an extremely dry landscape set the stage … Read More
Damage is seen following an earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia, July 29, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media. Lalu Onank/Social Media via REUTERS SEMBALUN, Indonesia—A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the popular tourist destination of Lombok in Indonesia on Sunday, killing 14 people and … Read More
California is still gripping with the severe drought, but water conservation has been now ordered to deal with the damage exemplified in these aerial photos. If you live in the United States, especially if you live on the West Coast, … Read More
Record-breaking temperatures of up to 38 Celcius have caused deadly wildfires, water shortages and damaged crops. Initially seen as a refreshing change, many Europeans now say the heat wave can’t end soon enough. Racing against the clock The high temperatures … Read More
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At a Glance A new report from the Hawaii Volcano Observatory says the eruptions at the Kilauea Volcano could continue for months or years. Lava flows have been reported at the lower East Rift Zone since May 3. Since the … Read More
The collapse of a dam in Laos has reportedly left hundreds of people missing and an unknown number dead. Some 5 billion cubic meters of water were released onto villages. Hundreds of people are missing and an unspecified number are … Read More
Major wildfires on either side of Athens are raging out of control, with at least 74 people reported dead. People evacuated to beaches and into the sea, where coast guard boats struggled to rescue them. At least 74 people have … Read More
An Afghan girl carries empty containers to collect water, as a younger child looks on, in Sakhi village on the outskirts of Mazar-i-Sharif. CREDIT: AFP Afghanistan’s worst drought this century has left Ghulam and his family with only desperate options. Month by month he … Read More
Sweden struggles to beat back the flames as drought spreads new fear across Northern Europe. Dozens of wildfires are raging across Sweden, which is going through its worst drought in 74 years. The wildfires broke out after months of high temperatures. … Read More