Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific
An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.
Volcano erupts in Pacific, triggers tsunami advisory for Bay Area
The National Weather Service on Saturday morning issued a Tsunami Advisory for the Pacific Coast, including Bay Area shorelines, following a large underwater volcanic eruption near the Tonga Islands.
California first responders aid in tornado relief efforts
Amidst the devastation left behind by a tornado outbreak in the middle of the country, first responders from across the US, including California are stepping up to help.
Japan earthquake: 6.1-magnitude temblor strikes Tokyo area
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
Oakland-based FEMA team heads to help in Hurricane Ida rescue
FEMA has called an Oakland-based emergency and rescue team to help victims of Hurricane Ida. The team, including 3 rescue dogs, left Sunday for Louisiana.
Death toll tops 160 as European floodwater recedes
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.
White House climate czar calls Texas winter storm 'a wake-up call' for US
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
Death toll mounts in jade mine landslide in Southeast Asia
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.
2 more Puerto Rico officials fired after discovery of warehouse full of Hurricane Maria supplies
A warehouse filled with water bottles, cots, baby food and other basic supplies had apparently been sitting there since Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico in 2017.
Discovery of unused disaster supplies causes uproar in Puerto Rico
People in a Puerto Rico discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, setting off a social media uproar as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.