Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

MSDF ship on mission to recover bodies from missing Japan SDF chopper

MSDF ship on mission to recover bodies from missing Japan SDF chopper

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine rescue ship Chihaya is pictured from Okinawa Prefecture's Ikema Island on April 17, 2023. Five bodies and part of the SDF UH-60JA helicopter, which went missing with 10 personnel aboard off the southern prefecture, were located a day earlier.

MSDF ship on mission to recover bodies from missing Japan SDF chopper

MSDF ship on mission to recover bodies from missing Japan SDF chopper

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine rescue ship Chihaya is pictured from Okinawa Prefecture's Ikema Island on April 17, 2023. Five bodies and part of the SDF's UH-60JA helicopter, which went missing with 10 personnel aboard off the southern prefecture, were located the day before.

Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine rescue ship Chihaya searches in waters off Okinawa Prefecture's Ikema Island on April 14, 2023, for a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that went missing on April 6 with 10 personnel aboard.

Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

A Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel is pictured from Okinawa Prefecture's Ikema Island on April 14, 2023, as it takes part in the search for a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that went missing on April 6 with 10 personnel aboard.

Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

Search continues for missing Japan SDF chopper

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper Etajima is pictured from Okinawa Prefecture's Ikema Island on April 14, 2023, as it takes part in the search for a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that went missing on April 6 with 10 personnel aboard.