Natural disaster

US: Avalanches Hit Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Injure Skiers and Close State Road

  • Captured on Saturday 21st of February 2026
  • Location is Utah

A backcountry avalanche struck Big Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday morning, February 21, prompting a search and rescue res Read more...

US: Storm Damage in Bloomington After Tornado-Warned Storm

  • Captured on Thursday 19th of February 2026
  • Location is Bloomington

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least Read more...

Indonesia: Mount Semeru Erupts, Sending Ash Plume 2,000 Meters High

  • Captured on Saturday 14th of February 2026
  • Location is East Java

Mount Semeru in East Java erupted early Saturday, February 14, sending hot clouds up to 6 km from the crater and ash col Read more...

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 6

  • Captured on Thursday 12th of February 2026
  • Location is Barcelona

Storm Nils lashed Barcelona with hurricane-force gusts on Thursday, February 12, prompting the closure of all public par Read more...

Ireland: Heavy Rain Triggers Severe Flooding in Dublin

  • Captured on Thursday 12th of February 2026
  • Location is Dublin

Overnight heavy rain triggered flash flooding across north Dublin on Friday, February 13, leaving basement parking lots Read more...

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 5

  • Captured on Thursday 12th of February 2026
  • Location is Barcelona

Storm Nils lashed Barcelona with hurricane-force gusts on Thursday, February 12, prompting the closure of all public par Read more...

Chile: M6.2 Earthquake Shakes Coquimbo Region

  • Captured on Thursday 12th of February 2026
  • Location is Coquimbo

A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Coquimbo region of northern Chile on Thursday morning, February 12. The qua Read more...

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 4

  • Captured on Thursday 12th of February 2026
  • Location is Barcelona

Storm Nils lashed Barcelona with hurricane-force gusts on Thursday, February 12, prompting the closure of all public par Read more...

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 3

  • Captured on Thursday 12th of February 2026
  • Location is Barcelona

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Read more...

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 2

  • Captured on Thursday 12th of February 2026
  • Location is Barcelona

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Read more...

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives

  • Captured on Thursday 12th of February 2026
  • Location is Barcelona

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Read more...

Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Slams Toamasina 2

  • Captured on Tuesday 10th of February 2026
  • Location is Toamasina

At least 31 people were killed after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina late Tuesday Read more...

Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Slams Toamasina

  • Captured on Wednesday 11th of February 2026
  • Location is Toamasina

At least 31 people were killed after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina late Tuesday Read more...

US: Ice Drifting on Hudson River Continues Following Coldest Weekend of Winter

  • Captured on Monday 9th of February 2026
  • Location is Hudson River

Ice drifting along the Hudson River continued to appear on Monday, February 9, following the coldest weekend of the wint Read more...

Colombia: Rare Persistent Rainfall Triggers Mass Casualties Amid Flooding Crisis

  • Captured on Sunday 8th of February 2026
  • Location is Montería

A rare spell of persistent rainfall triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides across northern Colombia, including C Read more...

Philippines: Mayon Volcano on Alert Level 3 Triggers Ashfall in Camalig

  • Captured on Monday 9th of February 2026
  • Location is Camalig

Ashfall was reported in Camalig, Albay on Monday, February 9, 2026, according to the Albay Provincial Information Office Read more...

Japan: Two Dead as Heavy Snow Triggers Building Collapses in Niigata 2

  • Captured on Wednesday 4th of February 2026
  • Location is Tokamachi

Across Niigata Prefecture, multiple structures collapsed following heavy snowfall from February 2 to 3, killing two peop Read more...

Japan: Heavy Snow Triggers Building Collapses in Niigata

  • Captured on Tuesday 3rd of February 2026
  • Location is Nagaoka

Across Niigata Prefecture, multiple structures collapsed due to heavy snowfall between Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, F Read more...

Chile: Heavy Rains Hits Santiago, Triggering Flash Flooding in Maipú 2

  • Captured on Saturday 31st of January 2026
  • Location is Maipú

Heavy rains triggered flooding across the Chilean capital of Santiago on Saturday, January 31. Floodwaters surged throug Read more...

Chile: Heavy Rains Hits Santiago, Triggering Flash Flooding in Maipú

  • Captured on Saturday 31st of January 2026
  • Location is Maipú

Heavy rains triggered flooding across the Chilean capital of Santiago on Saturday, January 31. Floodwaters surged throug Read more...

China: CCTV Captures Shop Owner Fleeing During 5.5 Quake

  • Captured on Monday 26th of January 2026
  • Location is Gansu

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake violently shook Gansu, northwestern China, on January 26, 2026. Surveillance footage shows Read more...

Turkey: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Mersin

  • Captured on Friday 30th of January 2026
  • Location is Mersin

Heavy rain triggered severe flooding in Mersin, southern Turkey on Friday, January 30, after overflowing streams inundat Read more...

Turkey: Flash Flooding Hits Adana and Surrounding Areas Following Heavy Rainfall 2

  • Captured on Friday 30th of January 2026
  • Location is Adana

Heavy rainfall caused flash floods in several southern regions including Adana on Friday, January 30. The General Direct Read more...

US: Continued Ice in Hudson River Keeps NYC Ferry Service Suspended

  • Captured on Thursday 29th of January 2026
  • Location is Manhattan

Ice continued to build up in the Hudson River and nearby waterways as a deep freeze grips the Northeast. Consequently, N Read more...

Turkey: Flash Flooding Hits Adana and Surrounding Areas Following Heavy Rainfall

  • Captured on Friday 30th of January 2026
  • Location is Adana

Heavy rainfall caused flash floods in several southern regions including Adana on Friday, January 30. The General Direct Read more...

US: Episode 41 of Kilauea Volcano Eruption Sends Ash to Hilo

  • Captured on Saturday 24th of January 2026
  • Location is Hawaii

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano officially began its 41st eruption on Saturday, January 24, sending lava fountains over 1, Read more...

Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta 2

  • Captured on Friday 23rd of January 2026
  • Location is Tangerang

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and Read more...

Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta

  • Captured on Friday 23rd of January 2026
  • Location is West Jakarta

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and Read more...

Turkey: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Kuşadası, Aydın

  • Captured on Thursday 22nd of January 2026
  • Location is Kuşadası

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding across the Kuşadası district of Aydın on Thursday, January 22, with the Davutla Read more...

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

  • Captured on Thursday 22nd of January 2026
  • Location is Te Araroa

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Read more...

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 2

  • Captured on Thursday 22nd of January 2026
  • Location is Mount Maunganui

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Read more...

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui

  • Captured on Thursday 22nd of January 2026
  • Location is Mount Hot Pools

Search and rescue operations are underway in Mount Maunganui after a major landslide struck a local campground at 9:30 a Read more...

Malta: Storm Harry Batters Islands with Severe Flooding and Destructive Winds

  • Captured on Tuesday 20th of January 2026
  • Location is Marsaskala

Storm Harry battered the Maltese Islands with winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, causing widespread flooding and o Read more...

Philippines: Storm Nokaen Triggers Severe Flooding in Bicol Region

  • Captured on Saturday 17th of January 2026
  • Location is Virac

Storm Nokaen, known locally as Ada in the Philippines, caused severe flooding due to persistent rains and a fatal landsl Read more...

US: High Winds Trigger Dust Storms and Power Outages Across Northern Colorado

  • Captured on Friday 16th of January 2026
  • Location is Greeley

High winds with gusts of up to 70 mph ripped through northern Colorado on Friday, January 16, leaving tens of thousands Read more...

Australia: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji Leaves Widespread Destruction in Queensland

  • Captured on Tuesday 13th of January 2026
  • Location is Clermont

The slow-moving system swept across the Central Highlands and Coalfield regions on Monday, January 12. Wind gusts reache Read more...

Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

  • Captured on Wednesday 14th of January 2026
  • Location is New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Read more...

Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

  • Captured on Tuesday 13th of January 2026
  • Location is New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Read more...

Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

  • Captured on Tuesday 13th of January 2026
  • Location is New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Read more...

UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines 2

  • Captured on Thursday 8th of January 2026
  • Location is Pendeen

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong wi Read more...