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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 22, 2026, shows the site of massive mudslides near an elementary school in Nagara in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, following heavy rain caused by Typhoon Dujuan.

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China: Massive Landslide Hits Mountainside in Sichuan

On September 16, 2026, a landslide in Shidaguan Village, Diexi Town, Maoxian County, Sichuan, sent huge boulders, mud and debris crashing down a mountainside onto National Highway 213. The landslide blocked the highway's K2029+200 section, disrupting traffic in the area. Local authorities had identified the risk through prior patrols and had already evacuated residents and put traffic controls in place.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service 52 days after quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows a shinkansen bullet train running in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, marking the full-route resumption of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line service 52 days after a massive earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service 52 days after quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows a shinkansen bullet train running in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, marking the full-route resumption of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line service 52 days after a massive earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service 52 days after quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows a shinkansen bullet train running in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, marking the full-route resumption of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line service 52 days after a massive earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service 52 days after quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows a shinkansen bullet train running in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, marking the full-route resumption of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line service 52 days after a massive earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service 52 days after quake

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows a shinkansen bullet train running in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, marking the full-route resumption of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line service 52 days after a massive earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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China: Massive Boulder Crashes into Pavilion at Tangshan Scenic Spot

A massive boulder tumbled down a mountainside at a scenic area in Yutian County, Tangshan, Hebei, on May 27, 2026, smashing into a pavilion and destroying it in a cloud of dust. Nearby tourists quickly fled and narrowly avoided being hit. A witness estimated the boulder measured two to three meters in diameter. Authorities barred access to the affected area while handling the aftermath.

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China: Huge Insect Swarm Blankets Sky over Hulunbuir

A massive swarm of tiny flying insects filled the sky over Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, on September 16, 2026, darkening large areas overhead with their sheer numbers. Locals identified the insects as "xiaoyao," a species commonly seen in autumn, and said they pose no danger, as they are neither poisonous nor prone to biting.

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Croatia: Strong Winds Fuel Brač Island Wildfire, Two Hurt in Evacuation

A massive wildfire continued to burn on Croatia's Brač island as of Sunday, September 13, as strong winds hampered efforts to stop the blaze near the village of Milna. The fire prompted nearly 700 evacuations from the area, and two people were injured during the operation.

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Italy: Massive Waterspout Spins in Gulf of Tigullio Near Rapallo 2

A large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Tigullio, off Italy's northwestern Liguria region, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. The vortex passed close to a tourist boat but dissolved before reaching land, and no significant injuries were reported.

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Italy: Massive Waterspout Spins in Gulf of Tigullio Near Rapallo

A large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Tigullio, off Italy's northwestern Liguria region, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. The vortex passed close to a tourist boat but dissolved before reaching land, and no significant injuries were reported.

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Japan: Mayfly Swarm Blankets Bridges Over Kiso River, Creates Slippery Roads

A massive swarm of mayflies has swept over bridges spanning the Kiso River between Aichi and Gifu prefectures, a recurring September phenomenon in the area. Footage shows the insects, drawn to lights, obscuring drivers' visibility, while their carcasses have piled up on the road surface, creating slippery conditions that motorcyclists have called dangerous. Experts say the swarm could persist for about a week and are urging drivers to slow down and keep windows closed.

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Kumamon promotes recovery

OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 4 Kyodo - Kumamon, the official mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, introduces local specialties and merchandise at a fair in Osaka's Umeda district on Sept. 4, 2026, to support recovery from a massive earthquake that hit the prefecture on July 28. (Kyodo)

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US: Massive Fire Erupts at Construction Site in South Bend, Indiana 2

A massive fire broke out early Tuesday, September 8, at the construction site of the four-story Diamond View Apartments in downtown South Bend. The South Bend Fire Department closed several surrounding streets as crews battled the blaze, and the cause and whether anyone was injured remained unclear.

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US: Massive Fire Erupts at Construction Site in South Bend, Indiana

A massive fire broke out early Tuesday, September 8, at the construction site of the four-story Diamond View Apartments in downtown South Bend. The South Bend Fire Department closed several surrounding streets as crews battled the blaze, and the cause and whether anyone was injured remained unclear.

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US: High Surf Pounds Long Beach as Tropical Storm Marie Sends Massive Swells Ashore

Tropical Storm Marie sent strong south swells and elevated tides crashing into Southern California's coastline on Sunday, September 6, over Labor Day weekend. Long Beach was among the hardest-hit areas as the destructive waves flooded streets and low-lying neighborhoods.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Carolina Beach, North Carolina

A massive shelf cloud loomed over Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 5.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Brackenridge Amid Severe Storm Warning

A massive shelf cloud loomed over Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 3, as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area.

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[Breaking News]Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

YATSUSHIRO, Japan, Sept. 3 Kyodo - Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers. (Kyodo)

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Kumamon promotes recovery

Kumamon, the official mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, introduces local specialties and merchandise at a fair in Osaka's Umeda district on Sept. 4, 2026, to support recovery from a massive earthquake that hit the prefecture on July 28.

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Kumamon promotes recovery

Kumamon, the official mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, introduces local specialties and merchandise at a fair in Osaka's Umeda district on Sept. 4, 2026, to support recovery from a massive earthquake that hit the prefecture on July 28.

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Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

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Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

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Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

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Saudi Arabia: Massive Lightning Strikes Clock Tower in Mecca

A strong lightning bolt struck the clock tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, August 26, amid a thunderstorm.

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China: Massive Waterspout Spotted off Coast of Wenzhou

A massive waterspout formed off the coast of Wenzhou, Zhejiang on August 25, connecting the sea to the clouds before rapidly dissipating as it neared shore, officials said.

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UK: Massive Industrial Fire Erupts Near Wembley Stadium in London 4

A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, near Wembley Stadium in northwest London, on Friday morning, August 28, sending huge plumes of smoke across the city. The London Fire Brigade sent 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters to the scene and urged nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed and stay indoors due to the heavy smoke.

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UK: Massive Industrial Fire Erupts Near Wembley Stadium in London 3

A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, near Wembley Stadium in northwest London, on Friday morning, August 28, sending huge plumes of smoke across the city. The London Fire Brigade sent 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters to the scene and urged nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed and stay indoors due to the heavy smoke.

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UK: Massive Industrial Fire Erupts Near Wembley Stadium in London

A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, near Wembley Stadium in northwest London, on Friday morning, August 28, sending huge plumes of smoke across the city. The London Fire Brigade sent 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters to the scene and urged nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed and stay indoors due to the heavy smoke

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1 month after powerful earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2026, shows a dome-shaped accommodation facility developed as a makeshift house for people displaced by disasters in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake one month earlier.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to resume water supply is underway on Aug. 11, 2026, in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake on July 28.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to resume water supply is underway on Aug. 11, 2026, in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake on July 28.

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1 month after powerful earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to build temporary housing is underway on Aug. 28, 2026, in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake one month earlier.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Photo taken at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026, shows people looking at a list of persons who had been admitted to the facility following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Photo taken at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026, shows people looking at a list of persons who had been admitted to the facility following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

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UK: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Mitcham Industrial Site

A large fire broke out at an industrial site in Mitcham, south London, on Wednesday, August 26, spreading to about eight hectares of surrounding scrubland. Nearby residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as the blaze was producing a large amount of smoke.

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China: Enormous Waterspout Reaches Into Dark Clouds Over Hohhot

An enormous funnel cloud appeared to connect the ground with the sky above Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, on August 20, 2026, as a massive rotating column rose into dark storm clouds. Video shows the towering vortex twisting beneath the cloud base, creating the striking impression of a link between earth and sky.

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China: Massive Python Hauled Onto Road as Firefighters Respond

Several men hauled a massive python onto a road in Qinzhou, Guangxi, on August 14, 2026, before firefighters arrived to take over handling the reptile. Video shows the men dragging the thick-bodied snake across the ground as it stretched across a large section of the road.

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Thailand: Massive Waterspout Forms Off Koh Lipe Coast

A massive waterspout formed over the sea off Koh Lipe, Thailand, on August 9, 2026, descending from dark storm clouds and churning the ocean surface below.

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Canada: Massive Lightning Strike Caught on Camera in North Vancouver

A massive lightning strike was caught on camera in North Vancouver Saturday night, August 22, as a severe thunderstorm moved through southern British Columbia.

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China: Massive Boulder Rolls Into River During Landslide in Tibet

Footage shows a massive boulder breaking free during a landslide on Route 317 in Biru County, Nagqu, Tibet, plunging into a rushing river as police cordon off the area and manage traffic in controlled intervals.

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US: Meteor Fireball Lights Up Pacific Northwest Sky 2

A massive fireball streaked across the sky over the Pacific Northwest just after midnight on Friday, dazzling witnesses in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia, Canada.

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US: Meteor Fireball Lights Up Pacific Northwest Sky

A massive fireball streaked across the sky over the Pacific Northwest just after midnight on Friday, dazzling witnesses in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia, Canada.