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.
Guerneville house could collapse onto the road and other homes
This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.
This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.
Utah avalanches kill 11-year-old girl and father in season’s first deaths
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
New FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk, states say
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
Camp Mystic plans to reopen next summer with new Texas safety protocols
The popular Christian summer camp, where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding, announced its plans in a letter Monday.
The popular Christian summer camp, where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding, announced its plans in a letter Monday.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northwestern Turkey
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday, causing around a dozen buildings to collapse and injuring several people.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday, causing around a dozen buildings to collapse and injuring several people.