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.
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.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Deadly landslide hits Ketchikan, Alaska: 1 killed, evacuations ordered
A landslide tore through a steep, forested hillside in Ketchikan, Alaska, crashing into homes and killing at least one person.
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.
Earthquake reported in Somerset County, New Jersey
An earthquake was reported in Somerset County Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. according to officials.
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.
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.
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.
State of emergency declared, Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuated after largest volcanic eruption in 3 years
The volcano eruption in Iceland forced the evacuation of the tourist destination Blue Lagoon and sent lava flowing toward the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík.
Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon evacuates guests as fears of volcanic eruption continue
Residents of the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík in Iceland continue to hold their breath in anticipation of a possible volcanic eruption in the area after officials said magma has once again accumulated underground.
Hawaii earthquake: Big Island rocked by 5.7-magnitude quake: USGS
The USGS said the Hawaii earthquake was felt as far as Honolulu on the island of Oahu.
Oklahoma earthquake: 5.1 magnitude quake felt statewide
The initial earthquake in Oklahoma was followed by at least eight smaller temblors through Saturday morning.
How these new FEMA rules aim to help those recovering from disaster
The federal agency in charge of emergency management is changing its program that helps those who survive wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters.
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.
East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years
Within the last 50 years, there have been more than 400 earthquakes of 3.5 magnitude or greater recorded in eastern North America.
Japan earthquakes: Tsunami warnings issued. Follow latest updates
Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.
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.
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 126 people
More than 700 people were injured in China's deadliest earthquake in nine years, authorities said.