Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast
Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.
Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake
A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
Slight earthquakes shake Big Island in Hawaii and Puget Sound region, no damage reported
Hundreds of people reported feeling minor earthquakes of similar intensity on Hawaii's Big Island and on the Olympic Peninsula northwest of Seattle, but no damage was reported.
Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
Icelandic town braces for volcano as locals prepare to stay away for months
People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt.
Iceland volcanic eruption could wreak havoc on international air travel
As volcanic and seismic activity continues to rattle southwestern Iceland with thousands of small earthquakes, scientists remain on alert, still declaring that there is a "significant likelihood" of volcanic eruption in the coming days.
Iceland clears town, issues aviation warning amid possible volcanic eruption
Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.
Feds experience challenges cleaning up site of devastating Maui fires
Federal authorities have started removing hazardous materials from the Maui wildfires and laying the groundwork to dispose of burnt cars, buildings and other debris.
Dead trees uncover truth of massive earthquake that current models don’t plan for
It’s no secret that the Seattle, and its metro area, are a ticking time bomb for seismic activity. New research has uncovered yet another possible danger, an earthquake twice as strong as what had previously been thought possible along the fault that passes over Seattle.
Maui wildfires: Uber, Spam, Airbnb to support displaced locals
Death toll in Maui has surpassed 100
Most active Philippine volcano spews lava as evacuation orders loom
Authorities cautioned that thousands more remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, which has long been declared off limits.
Haiti rocked by 4.9 magnitude earthquake leaving at least 4 dead, dozens injured
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others, authorities said.
Gold Bar residents impacted by Bolt Creek Fire should prep for 'numerous hazards'
After the Bolt Creek Fire ripped through areas near Gold Bar in 2022, the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management is warning residents to be prepared for another fire season in 2023.
Here’s why the US leads the world in weather disasters
Some experts believe extreme weather triggered by America’s unique geography creates dangers explaining that it takes people to turn those hazards into disasters.
FOX Corporation donates $1M to Red Cross relief efforts after Mississippi tornado
Donations will help support communities needing critical resources, including water and housing assistance.
'Dairy Bar' owner saved lives by sheltering employees in cooler during Mississippi tornado
A quick-thinking woman saved herself and eight others by rushing everyone into a dairy cooler as an EF-4 tornado tore the building down around her.
Death toll rises to 8 from new Turkey-Syria earthquake
Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.
Earthquake that devastated Turkey, Syria created massive ruptures in the Earth’s surface, photos show
One of the longest ruptures discovered by scientists in the Mediterranean is nearly 200 miles long.
Survivors of Turkey, Syria earthquake struggle to stay warm and fed
Turkish authorities said the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than 64,000 injured. Survivors gathered around campfires and clamored for food and water in the cold temperatures.
Here’s a look at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000
A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.