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Typhoon Jangmi churns along Japan’s Pacific coast, leaves dozens hurt
Heavy rain continued in the Tokyo metropolitan area in the morning, with flood danger warnings for several rivers in the capital.…
The Infrastructure Rule That Prevents AI Automation Disasters
One rule changed how we build AI systems. No AI output is allowed to directly trigger critical...…
Typhoon Jangmi
The sprawling storm promised to deliver torrential rain across a wide swath of southern Japan.…
Your chance of getting a home insurance payout is barely 50% — these are the stingiest companies
You can probably sing their jingles.…
What can a tour company do when holiday disasters strike? Plenty, it turns out
A 2020 High Court decision found a tour operator liable for customer “disappointment and distress” over a disrupted holiday.…
Experts identify victims from one of history's most 'catastrophic' Arctic disasters
University of Waterloo researchers used DNA from skeletal remains to identify four sailors from the ill-fated Franklin expedition's Arctic crew. Here are details.…
First of five survivors rescued from flooded Laos cave
Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five local villagers who had been trapped in a cave for more than a week by floodwaters.…
America’s most dangerous volcano is bound to blow, scientists warn — and it could devastate surrounding towns in minutes
Who will stop the Rain-ier?…
A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes
Wild disturbances are on the rise, while land disturbed by human activity has been decreasing.…
Breaking: 5 out of 7 people trapped in Laos cave found alive
Laotian and Thai rescuers have found five out of seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos.…
Deaths caused by lightning have been consistently rising
Lightning has emerged as the most lethal natural hazard in India, with the number of fatalities rising consistently over the years. A review of reports published by the National Cr…
Ever Restless Mount Dukono Erupts
The volcano on Indonesia’s Halmahera Island routinely ejects ash, volcanic gases, and volcanic bombs.…
'Not far away': Rescuers confident of reaching group trapped in Laos cave
Seven people remain trapped after heavy rain triggered a landslide but rescuers say they are close to reaching the group.…
A Sudden Landslide Triggered Alaska's 2025 'Mega-Tsunami.' Now, Scientists Have Identified Warning Signs to Predict Similar Events
Natural disasters like the one at Tracy Arm fjord, about 45 miles south of Juneau, could become more common as climate change alters frigid landscapes, according to researchers…
Millions at risk as heavy rains threaten floods across the South
Excessive rain is forecast to impact an area spanning from the Carolinas all the way to western Texas.…
Thai cave rescuers work to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
Seven villagers entered the cave in central Laos five days ago looking for gold when heavy rain caused flash flooding, trapping them inside.…
Vijayawada sizzles at 44.4°C after brief rain relief
Vijayawada faces extreme heat at 44.4°C following brief rain relief, with ongoing power disruptions and storm damage.…
€5,000 Fine? George Russell’s Canadian GP Disasters Are Still Not Over Yet
Montreal was a brutal weekend for George Russell. First, he lost a race he was easily going to win. Then, he lost his temper. His Mercedes broke down completely on Sunday afternoon…
Don’t lose heart Republicans — Dem disasters like Graham Platner will only make things much, much worse
Everyone’s angry with Donald Trump.…
Avalanche hits Kanchan Ganga near Badrinath, no casualties reported
Avalanche near Badrinath causes no casualties or damage; officials confirm traffic and daily life remain unaffected.…
Dozens of people feared trapped after building collapse in the Philippines
Search and rescue operations are underway in the Philippines after a nine-storey building collapsed.…
LA suburb evacuated over fears chemical tank could explode
Evacuation orders are in place for an area covering tens of thousands of people in a suburb of Los Angeles.…
Early locust warning systems are key to minimizing natural disasters, returning up to 680 times investment
Here are some of China’s major coal mining disasters this century - AP News
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Here are some of China's major coal mining disasters this century
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China, has killed at least 90 people, according to state media…
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocks Hawaii's Big Island as Kilauea volcano likely to erupt again in days
USGS reports a 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Hawaii's Big Island Friday night near Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo amid ongoing Kilauea volcano monitoring.…
6.0 magnitude earthquake detected off Hawaii coast
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has hit south of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, though the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that there are no tsunami threats at this time.…
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano
The earthquake was felt widely on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu and was at a depth of about 14 miles, according to USGS.…
Death toll jumps to 90 after Chinese coal mine blast
A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media reports. Nine people remain missing.…
Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high
Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.…
Teenager among 3 dead in Turkey after floods and landslides hit southern province
Officials say three people have died during flooding in southern Turkey…
Flooding in southern China washes away cars and destroys bridge
Flooding in southern China washes away cars and destroys bridge…
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano swirls into fiery tornado-like ‘Tephra Devil’ in wild scene
USGS scientists have recently observed low-density tephra produced in recent eruptions become short-lived “Tephra Devils,” spinning like small fiery tornadoes over the volcano’s cr…
How Russians used to protest and managed to prevent some ecological disasters
Triple-I and NICB Warn Homeowners to Watch for Contractor Fraud Following Disasters - Morningstar
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Alaska Man Monday: Tsunamis, Dumb Crooks, and Oxygen
Explore Alaska's recent tsunami, bizarre crime, and local environment updates in this Alaska Man Monday story.…
Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition
The winner of the 2026 MIT $100K competition was Uplift Microhome, whose modular housing units can provide their own power and water for faster deployments.…
‘Department of disasters’: Rahul Gandhi ups ante against Centre over NEET paper leak, CBSE's OSM evaluation
Rahul Gandhi called the education ministry a “department of disasters” while saying Dharmendra Pradhan “has failed every single age group of India’s students". | India News…
Train driver charged after deadly crash in Thailand
Thai police have charged a train driver after a crash on Saturday in central Bangkok in which a freight train collided with a public bus killing eight people…
Plight of betel leaf farmers miserable as gale storms hit fields, expect new government to give relief swiftly
Betel leaf farmers face severe losses from gale storms, urging the new government for swift relief amid ongoing hardships.…
25 Years of LinkaGoGo: Servers Under Desks, Domain Disasters, and a Billion Bookmarks
LinkaGoGo turns 25 this month. The web has changed beyond recognition since 2001, but the problem it...…
Life on the edge: why Indonesians living near volcanoes won't leave
Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes. On the island of Java, thousands live alongside Mount Merapi, constantly balancing risks -- and most say they won't leave.…