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"During this monsoon season, natural disasters are testing the country. In the last few weeks, we have witnessed massive havoc caused by floods and landslides. Homes torn apart, fields submerged, and entire families destroyed.
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The event happened during a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote seismic hotspot. Researchers had set up advanced cameras after noticing unusual tremors for months.
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Olga Girina, head of the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team, said this was the volcano’s first confirmed eruption in 600 years. Russian volcanologists believe the last known lava flow happened shortly after 1463.
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The Sagaing Fault, running through central Myanmar, cracked open with sudden force. The surface jolted sideways, like a massive belt jerking for a moment.
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Since the 1970s, scientists have suggested that disappearing ice might release pressure in Earth's crust. As gases and magma expand, the chance of eruption rises.
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According to experts, 490 million cubic meters of ash might be released during an eruption. The debris from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami is almost ten times this amount.
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In terms of spending, data analysed by Moneycontrol indicated that South India witnessed a worsening of relief spending, while Northeast and Western India has witnessed an improvement over the last decade.
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A rare live oarfish, known as the 'doomsday fish,' washed ashore on a Mexican beach, sparking curiosity and superstition about its alleged link to natural disasters.
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Mount Spurr, a volcano in Alaska, shows signs of increased seismic activity, prompting scientists to warn of a potential eruption.
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A rare satellite image captures Mount Vesuvius peeking through a mysterious cloud gap, sparking concerns about the volcano's past and future eruption threats to nearby Naples, Italy.
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As 2025 begins, two volcanoes, Yellowstone and Axial Seamount, are stirring curiosity. Scientists weigh in on the likelihood of eruptions this year and the latest technologies for predicting volcanic activity.
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October 17 marks a significant day in history, with events that shook nations and shaped futures. Discover the triumphs, tragedies, and cultural significance of this day.
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Mount Adams, Washington's largest volcano, shows increased seismic activity. The USGS installs seismic stations to monitor the situation, citing concerns over lahars and landslides.
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September 21 has marked significant events throughout history. From tragic attacks to notable births, this day holds a diverse legacy. Let’s explore some key happenings that have shaped our world.
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Disaster mitigation is as important as emissions reduction in drawing up a comprehensive plan for environmental protection
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In the aftermath of a devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, high-resolution satellite images from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have unveiled the extensive damage caused by the disaster.
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Due to the heavy rainfall across the country, revised guidelines have been implemented, enabling the prompt distribution of funds to states without the need for them to submit utilisation certificates for the previous year's allocation, the ministry's statement said.
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The prime minister highlighted that the world over it is a norm to learn from each other's strengths.
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Residents of Amreli's Mitiyala village, where many of these 400 tremors were felt, have started sleeping outside their houses as a precautionary measure so that they are not caught unawares in case of any major seismic activity.
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The United States is reeling from the ferocious winter storm. Heavy snow, high winds enveloped much of the US. As of December 27, North America is in the grip of an intense snowstorm, also being called the 'blizzard of the century', which has claimed over 20 lives across United States. The world has witnessed some of the major natural disasters in 2022, which has led to destruction and deaths. As the year comes to an end, let's take a look back at some of the biggest natural disasters around the world in 2022.
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Top natural disaster photos from 2021.
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As much as one-third of the housing stock in the United States — some 35 million houses — is at high risk from natural disasters related to climate change, according to information from CoreLogic, the real estate data analytics company
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India can consider a better investment of its disaster relief funds by buying policies from insurers for vulnerable regions and thereby reducing the accumulation of public debt.
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The citizens of Bengaluru came together to support Oxfam India’s work on inequality and helped raise INR 3.3 crores by participating in their ...
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The citizens of Bengaluru came together to support Oxfam India’s work on inequality and helped raise INR 3.3 crores by participating in their ...
