US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Brings Gusty Winds And Heavy Rainfall Ahead Of Landfall

Typhoon Krathon was expected to make landfall in Kaohsiung at midday on October 3. Before its formal arrival, it had already brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage that included downed trees and flooding in various cities. Nearly 5,000 households in Kaohsiung were experiencing power shortages. This video shows the high waves along the coast of Pingtung County.

Taiwan storm death toll rises

Taiwan storm death toll rises

CISHAN, Taiwan - Rescuers help people from landslide-affected villages in Kaohsiung County after they were transported to Chishan by a military helicopter on Aug. 11 in the wake of Typhoon Morakot.

Taiwan launches high-speed rail service

Taiwan launches high-speed rail service

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Passengers take pictures of the first train of Taiwan's long-awaited bullet train system at Banciao Station in Taipei County on Jan 5. The bullet train runs at speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour between Taipei in the island's north and its second biggest city of Kaohsiung in the south.

Taiwan launches high-speed rail service

Taiwan launches high-speed rail service

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Passengers take pictures of the first train of Taiwan's long-awaited bullet train system at Banciao Station in Taipei County on Jan 5. The bullet train runs at speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour between Taipei in the island's north and its second biggest city of Kaohsiung in the south. (Kyodo)