natural disasters

Death tolls are rising and search efforts remain in place throughout western Kentucky following a series of catastrophic tornadoes that barreled through six states in the Midwest and South.

The epicenter of the 5.9 magnitude quake was about 15 kilometers north-northeast of Harnai in Baluchistan province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Mexicans are sharing spectacular videos of bursts of blue lights seen streaking across the skies after a 7.0 earthquake rattled the country's Pacific coast on Wednesday.

Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.

As rescuers work against the threat of an approaching storm, officials continue to assess the damage after buildings throughout the island nation were flattened by the 7.2-magnitude quake.

Northern California's Dixie Fire, which has destroyed hundreds of buildings and entire communities, is now considered the second largest in state history.

California's 2020 wildfires set a record: the most acres burned in a year. But another record was set: The second half of the wildfire season had the lowest FEMA wildfire-aid approval rate.

The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.

The volcano, which had not erupted in nearly two decades, caused thousands to flee, many across the border to Rwanda. But the lava didn't appear to be flowing toward Goma, a city of nearly 2 million.

At least 16 people have been killed by Cyclone Tauktae, the most powerful storm to hit India's west coast in decades. Among those evacuated to higher ground were COVID-19 patients.

After one of the most destructive and extreme wildfire seasons in modern history, Californians are bracing again. Widening drought is creating conditions even worse than last year.

A fire spread from Table Mountain National Park to the University of Cape Town, where collections were destroyed at the Jagger Library.