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Natural Disasters January 14, 2020

Ten years after Haiti's deadly earthquake, country still recovering: 'Keep praying for us'

A decade after Haiti's most deadly earthquake that claimed 316,000 lives, left 1.5 million homeless and another 1.5 million injured, the Caribbean country has seen little progress after billions of dollars were promised in aid.

Natural Disasters January 13, 2020

Philippine volcano eruption shuts down Manila’s international airport

Red-hot lava gushed out of a Philippine volcano Monday after a sudden eruption of ash and steam that forced villagers to flee en masse and shut down Manila’s international airport, offices and schools.

Australia January 12, 2020

As Australia fires rage, crews airdrop vegetables to feed starving animals

In an attempt to save the billions of starving animals trapped in Australia's bushfires, the New South Wales government reportedly dropped over 4,800 pounds of vegetables Sunday, using helicopters and airplanes to access the area.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash January 8, 2020

Anna Kooiman on Australia wildfires: 'It's a heartbreaking situation'

An estimated 500 million animals have perished in the deadly wildfires that have devastated Australia, Anna Kooiman told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Wednesday.

Pope Francis January 8, 2020

Pope Francis asks everyone to pray for Australia amid devastating fires

Pope Francis is calling on the faithful to pray for Australia as major fires rage across the nation.

Australia January 8, 2020

Effects from Australian bushfires felt all over as smoke lingers over South America

As the Australian bushfires rage on, the smoke from the devastation can be seen from space — and the effects felt across the globe.

Iran January 8, 2020

Iran hit with magnitude 4.9 earthquake near nuclear plant

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit Iran early Wednesday morning after a volatile day in the region, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Idaho January 7, 2020

Avalanche at Idaho ski resort kills 1; 5 others rescued

An avalanche hit the Silver Mountain ski resort in Kellogg, Idaho, Tuesday morning, resulting in one fatality and five injured people, as the search continues for more survivors. 

Natural Disasters January 3, 2020

Australia's bushfire crisis seen from space

The raging bushfires that have destroyed millions of acres of Australian land, killed "thousands of koalas" and perhaps as many as 500 million animals are so devastating they can be seen from space.

Geology December 16, 2019

Huge blocks from Anak Krakatau volcano discovered on ocean floor

An international team of scientists has mapped huge blocks on the seabed from the recent eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano.

Earthquakes December 15, 2019

Philippines earthquake pegged at magnitude 6.9; collapse of 3-story building reported

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake in southern Philippines killed at least one person Sunday and caused the collapse of a three-story building, sparking a desperate effort to reach an unknown number of people who may have been trapped inside, officials said.