natural disaster

Death toll from Maui fires hits at least 93, damages at billions of dollars

The fire was Hawaii's worst natural disaster in history, surpassing a 1961 tsunami that killed 61 people a year after Hawaii became a US state.

By REUTERS
13/08/2023

Hawaii wildfires to cause second-largest total insured loss in state's history

An inferno, which started earlier this week, ravaged the historic resort town of Lahaina that was once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

By REUTERS
11/08/2023

TikTok 'time traveler' predicts: Natural disaster will destroy part of Texas

According to Alaric, in September 2023, Houston, Texas - one of the largest cities in the USA - will face a category 6 mega-hurricane that will result in its destruction.

Scientists uncover evidence of tsunami in ancient Israel

Understanding how previous tsunamis affected the coastline can help us plan for future tsunamis.

New York City is sinking into the sea due to its real estate - study

The heavy skyscrapers throughout New York City are contributing to the city's slow sinking into the water.

Israel must increase efforts to prepare for disaster - editorial

The Jewish state has sent more than 15 aid missions abroad after natural disasters over the years, despite being under-prepared at home.

Twin earthquakes in Turkey were most powerful in recorded history - study

Magnitude is a fundamental parameter for measuring the power of earthquakes and is of great interest to scientific research and the general public.

Russian volcano erupts, spewing out a vast cloud of ash

The Shiveluch volcano erupted just after midnight reaching a crescendo about six hours later, spewing out an ash cloud over an area of 108,000 square kilometers.

By REUTERS
11/04/2023

Four killed, 9 injured in avalanche in the French Alps

Rescue services are continuing the search for more victims and are in the process of identifying those involved.

By REUTERS
09/04/2023

Tornado pummels central Arkansas, killing at least 20, injuring dozens

The twister struck Arkansas as an immense blast of extreme spring weather swept much of the United States, menacing the nation's midsection from Texas to the Great Lakes with dangerous thunderstorms

By REUTERS
01/04/2023
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