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Emergency declared in Crete as second wave of storms threatens flood-hit communities
3 weeks ago
Emergency declared in Crete as second wave of storms threatens flood-hit communities
The emergency declaration followed a storm that recorded 361.4 millimeters (14.23 inches) of rain at Anogeia between Sept. 30 and…
Intraplate tectonics drive recurring tremors across southern Australia
3 weeks ago
Intraplate tectonics drive recurring tremors across southern Australia
The occurrence of this tremor is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of seismic activity across…
Storm Nils kills one, injures 90 in Spain; red alert issued for Valencia winds
3 weeks ago
Storm Nils kills one, injures 90 in Spain; red alert issued for Valencia winds
The extreme winds forced the closure of schools, the cancellation of non-urgent medical activity, and widespread transport disruptions across the…
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off southern Mexico, tsunami alert canceled
3 weeks ago
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off southern Mexico, tsunami alert canceled
The Mexican Naval Tsunami Warning Center canceled the alert after analyzing coastal sea-level behavior near the epicenter, confirming that hazardous…
Over 100 Dead as Historic Winter Storm Grips US, Prolonging Freezing Conditions into February
3 weeks ago
Over 100 Dead as Historic Winter Storm Grips US, Prolonging Freezing Conditions into February
The human cost of the storm is distributed across multiple states, with New York City reporting 14 individuals found dead…
Typhoon No. 15 Transport Disruption Eases Across Eastern Japan as Rail and Air Services Resume
3 weeks ago
Typhoon No. 15 Transport Disruption Eases Across Eastern Japan as Rail and Air Services Resume
The Japan Shinkansen network avoided the large-scale suspensions often associated with major typhoons. JR East reported no canceled services on…
Avalanche kills at least 15 workers at Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal
3 weeks ago
Avalanche kills at least 15 workers at Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal
Rescue teams managed to recover the bodies of the 15 deceased workers. However, one worker remains missing as of the…
Driver killed and 100 injured in fatal train collision near Bedford
3 weeks ago
Driver killed and 100 injured in fatal train collision near Bedford
Emergency services responded with multiple air ambulances, road vehicles, and 70 firefighters. As of Saturday, 28 people remained in hospital,…
Sperm whale collision sinks yacht, stranding four sailors for 17 hours in South Pacific
3 weeks ago
Sperm whale collision sinks yacht, stranding four sailors for 17 hours in South Pacific
The impact caused immediate and severe structural damage to the hull, cracking the fiberglass structure and creating multiple gashes that…
Four killed in head-on train collision in Czech city of Pardubice
3 weeks ago
Four killed in head-on train collision in Czech city of Pardubice
Interior Minister Vit Rakusan stated that 20 of the injured sustained minor wounds, while three suffered moderate injuries. Rescue services,…