Cuts hit National Weather Service, FEMA ahead of hurricane season
With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.
With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.
Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
Elephants react to San Diego earthquake, swarm around young
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
Thailand and Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600: What to know
More than 1,600 people have died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday.
More than 1,600 people have died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday.
Earthquakes: Where are the Bay Area faults?
KTVU meteorologist Mark Tamayo looks at each fault in the Bay Area, including the San Andreas and Calaveras, and the region's long earthquake history.
KTVU meteorologist Mark Tamayo looks at each fault in the Bay Area, including the San Andreas and Calaveras, and the region's long earthquake history.
3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Maine coast, tremors felt in Boston
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.
Kilauea volcano eruption paused after spewing lava in Hawaii, USGS says
The eruption occurred about 2:20 a.m. local time Monday within Halemaʻumaʻu crater inside Kilauea's summit caldera, a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The eruption occurred about 2:20 a.m. local time Monday within Halemaʻumaʻu crater inside Kilauea's summit caldera, a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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.
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.
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.
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
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.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
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.
The USGS said the Hawaii earthquake was felt as far as Honolulu on the island of Oahu.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small business hero in Paradise packs a lot of courage
One of the modern-day pioneers in the town of Paradise is a woman nearing 80 years old, who has made it her mission to rejuvenate her community.
One of the modern-day pioneers in the town of Paradise is a woman nearing 80 years old, who has made it her mission to rejuvenate her community.
Hurricane Otis: Death toll rises to 48 as search, cleanup continue in Acapulco
In Acapulco, families held funerals for the dead on Sunday and continued the search for essentials while government workers and volunteers cleared streets clogged with muck and debris.
In Acapulco, families held funerals for the dead on Sunday and continued the search for essentials while government workers and volunteers cleared streets clogged with muck and debris.
NERT volunteers prepare for San Francisco's next disaster
Are you prepared for disaster if it strikes today? That was the goal for San Francisco Fire Department on Saturday when it held drills to train residents on disaster preparedness.
Are you prepared for disaster if it strikes today? That was the goal for San Francisco Fire Department on Saturday when it held drills to train residents on disaster preparedness.
California earthquake test alert goes off 7 hours ahead of Great ShakeOut
A crucial component of Wednesday's Great ShakeOut earthquake test experienced a significant misfire that jolted many Californians awake in the pre-dawn hours.
A crucial component of Wednesday's Great ShakeOut earthquake test experienced a significant misfire that jolted many Californians awake in the pre-dawn hours.