Kīlauea volcano activity prompts trail closures at popular Hawaii national park
Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls.
Renewed activity at Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano has prompted temporary trail closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park after more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath the summit and a magnitude-3.4 quake triggered small rockfalls.
What is a Kelvin wave? How underwater phenomena impacts sea levels during El Niño
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Judge rules Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce in half was unlawful
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s workforce by 50% violated congressional protections governing the agency.
Deadly flash flooding in Nepal hits close to home for this North Bay man
North Bay man from Nepal shares photos and videos taken by family and friends coping with the devastating from the floods in his home country.
North Bay man from Nepal shares photos and videos taken by family and friends coping with the devastating from the floods in his home country.
How to help survivors after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet
Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans.
Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans.
Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday.
Netflix documentary star Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers confirmed dead after Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.
Fourth firefighter dies after Colorado wildfire burnover near Utah border
A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.
A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.
Map: See where wildfire smoke is thickest across US
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across large parts of the United States on Thursday, blanketing areas from the Great Lakes to portions of the East Coast.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across large parts of the United States on Thursday, blanketing areas from the Great Lakes to portions of the East Coast.
Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
Huge 7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of the Philippines
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.
6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.
The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.
Study finds 17.5 million Americans at highest risk of coastal flooding: Here's where
A major new study from the University of Alabama finds that more than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts face the highest risk of flooding.
A major new study from the University of Alabama finds that more than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts face the highest risk of flooding.
Santa Rosa: The 1906 earthquake almost lost to history
While the Great 1906 Earthquake was a centerpiece of news around the world when it's massive damage and fire destroyed much of the city and took 3000 lives. But another far smaller, far less famous town, suffered massive damage almost forgotten by history.
While the Great 1906 Earthquake was a centerpiece of news around the world when it's massive damage and fire destroyed much of the city and took 3000 lives. But another far smaller, far less famous town, suffered massive damage almost forgotten by history.
Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.