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US: Evacuations Ordered as Sandy Fire Tears Through Simi Valley, California 2

The Sandy Fire broke out Monday, May 18, in Simi Valley, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles, burning over 1,600 acres, destroying at least one home, and putting more than 28,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 4

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Aerial Footage Shows Firefighting Near St. Augustine Amid Florida Wildfires

Wildfires have increased across Florida as dry, windy conditions continued to fuel fire danger statewide, with active fires burning nearly 13,000 acres as of Tuesday, April 21, mostly in the northern half of the state. This video, captured from an aircraft at 8,000 feet, shows firefighting operations southwest of St. Augustine, Florida, as red flag warnings and burn restrictions expanded across the region.

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US: Aerial Footage Captures Rough Surf as Storm Batters Central Florida

As Central Florida continued to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds, aerial footage captured powerful waves crashing along the shoreline in Melbourne on Thursday, April 9, amid the prolonged storm system.

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China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

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China: Mother Seal Guides Pup Across Thin Sea Ice in Liaodong Bay

A heartwarming scene captured a mother seal and her pup moving across thin sea ice in Liaodong Bay, Liaoning, China, on January 29. The mother led steadily over the frozen surface while the pup, still covered in patches of white down, slipped and scrambled to keep up.

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Japan: Snow-Covered Mount Fuji Captured From Flight

A breathtaking view of snow-covered Mount Fuji was captured from a flight traveling from Tokyo International Airport to Kumamoto Airport on February 13, 2026. According to the filmer, an in-flight announcement indicated the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of approximately 28,000 feet at the time the footage was recorded.

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Drone Captures Frozen River Thames in Oxford Amid Snow and Ice Warnings

This drone footage shows the River Thames turned into a skating rink at Port Meadow in Oxford on Sunday, January 4. Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools.

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US: Fire Erupts at Four-Story Apartment in Holyoke, MA

A massive fire erupted at a four-story apartment building on High Street in Holyoke, MA, on Tuesday, December 2, displacing dozens of residents. According to reports, there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi 3

A tornado ripped through southern Mississippi on Sunday, October 26 causing significant damage.

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US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi

A tornado ripped through southern Mississippi on Sunday, October 26 causing significant damage. This video shows devastating damage to the Mexican restaurant Azteca's in Gautier.

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US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi 2

A tornado ripped through southern Mississippi on Sunday, October 26 causing significant damage.

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US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California 2

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

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US: Wildfire Prompts Evacuations and Power Outages in North Ogden, Utah

A wildfire called the Willard Peak Fire broke out on August 13 in the Willard Hills/North Ogden area, Utah, originating from a vehicle fire. The blaze has grown to more than 750 acres, threatening hundreds of nearby homes at risk. Authorities have ordered evacuations in affected neighborhoods, and residents are urged to stay away from the fire zone. Ground crews, helicopters, and air tankers are actively fighting the fire. The fire has also caused widespread power outages, as Rocky Mountain Power temporarily shut off lines for safety.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Facility in Rochester 2

A large fire broke out at a recycling facility in the Medway City Estate, Rochester on the morning of Friday, July 11. This drone footage shows a thick plume of black smoke rising from the site.

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Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Eruption Captured From Airplane

Shinmoedake, located in the Kirishima mountain range between Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted with increased intensity on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume up to 2,800 meters above the crater. The following day, the ash plume rose as high as 5,000 meters. This video shows the volcano as seen from an airplane approaching Kagoshima on July 2.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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US: Aerial Footage of Flooded Red River in Oklahoma After Deadly Thunderstorms

The aerial footage shows the swollen Red River near Thackerville, southern Oklahoma, on Friday, May 2, after slow-moving thunderstorms caused deadly flooding across the state.

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US: Aerial Footage of Flooded Area Around Mississippi River

This aerial video shows flooded areas around Cairo, Illinois, and Wickliffe, Kentucky, along Mississippi River on Tuesday, April 15, after relentless rain.

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US: Aerial Footage Shows Burned Area by Silver Fire in Eastern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Silver Fire, broke out on Sunday afternoon, March 30 in eastern California prompting evacuation orders for multiple communities. The fire has burned over 1,600 acres as of Tuesday evening, according to CalFire. This video shows burned areas in Bishop in Owens Valley shot from the air on Monday, March 31.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.

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Three Bridges Built in Three Different Dynasties in Guizhou

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Aerial footage taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows three Bridges built in three different dynasties over the Zhong 'an River in Huangping county, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou province, China. One is an iron cable bridge 148 years ago, one is an iron bridge built in 1938, and the other is a reinforced concrete arch bridge built in 1996.