20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.
Kilauea volcano eruption paused after spewing lava in Hawaii, USGS says
The eruption occurred about 2:20 a.m. local time Monday within Halemaʻumaʻu crater inside Kilauea's summit caldera, a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The eruption occurred about 2:20 a.m. local time Monday within Halemaʻumaʻu crater inside Kilauea's summit caldera, a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Earthquake monitors on Mount Adams to be pulled ahead of winter snow
Amid an unusual uptick in earthquakes, temporary seismometers on Mount Adams are going away ahead of the winter snow.
Amid an unusual uptick in earthquakes, temporary seismometers on Mount Adams are going away ahead of the winter snow.
What to know about Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill
Drop, cover and hold on – the annual Great Washington ShakeOut is happening Thursday, Oct. 17.
Drop, cover and hold on – the annual Great Washington ShakeOut is happening Thursday, Oct. 17.
WA travelers scrambling to Miami before Hurricane Milton makes landfall
While many flights have been canceled to areas in Florida that are in the path of the storm, some Sea-Tac Airport flights to Miami were still heading out Tuesday.
While many flights have been canceled to areas in Florida that are in the path of the storm, some Sea-Tac Airport flights to Miami were still heading out Tuesday.
FEMA activates more Washington Task Force members to aid hurricane efforts
With Hurricane Milton on its way to hit areas still recovering from Helene, FEMA has activated 10x more Washington Task Force members to help with relief efforts.
With Hurricane Milton on its way to hit areas still recovering from Helene, FEMA has activated 10x more Washington Task Force members to help with relief efforts.
FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
There is a lot of need’: Washingtonian in Florida describes Helene conditions
“There is a lot of need in this region right now," said one Washingtonian assisting Helene victims with FEMA teams.
“There is a lot of need in this region right now," said one Washingtonian assisting Helene victims with FEMA teams.
WA volunteers, organizations helping those hit hardest by Hurricane Helene
As of Friday, 15 people from the Northwest region had been deployed to the Helen's path through the American Red Cross, and even more are likely in the coming days.
As of Friday, 15 people from the Northwest region had been deployed to the Helen's path through the American Red Cross, and even more are likely in the coming days.
WA's Mt. St. Helens hit with hundreds of mini earthquakes
The area of Mount Saint Helens has seen around 350 earthquakes since February, with seismologists continuing to closely track the volcano's activity.
The area of Mount Saint Helens has seen around 350 earthquakes since February, with seismologists continuing to closely track the volcano's activity.
Unincorporated Pierce County burn ban starts June 1
This weekend, a burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County will go into effect.
This weekend, a burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County will go into effect.
More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.
Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.
Volcano safety: Orting prepares 44 years after Mount Saint Helens eruption
Advancements in seismic tracking are celebrated by communities settled in the shadow of active volcanoes, places like Orting, which takes the risk very seriously.
Advancements in seismic tracking are celebrated by communities settled in the shadow of active volcanoes, places like Orting, which takes the risk very seriously.
Bodies of 2 backcountry skiers buried by Utah avalanche recovered from mountain, names released
Search crews on Friday recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers who were swept away and buried by an avalanche in the mountains outside Salt Lake City a day earlier.
Search crews on Friday recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers who were swept away and buried by an avalanche in the mountains outside Salt Lake City a day earlier.
Over 45K Washington students participate in world’s largest lahar evacuation drill
Tens of thousands of students in Washington participated in the world’s largest lahar evacuation drill, gauging how fast the response would be for a future debris flow.
Tens of thousands of students in Washington participated in the world’s largest lahar evacuation drill, gauging how fast the response would be for a future debris flow.
Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
Indonesia’s volcanology center noted the risks from the volcanic eruption include the possibility that part of the volcano could collapse into the sea and cause a tsunami.
Indonesia’s volcanology center noted the risks from the volcanic eruption include the possibility that part of the volcano could collapse into the sea and cause a tsunami.
Aftershocks expected within next week following New Jersey earthquake: USGS forecast
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
New Jersey earthquake felt in NYC, Philadelphia and beyond
A preliminary 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, Friday, shaking the ground from New York City to Philadelphia and beyond.
A preliminary 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey, Friday, shaking the ground from New York City to Philadelphia and beyond.
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.