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Canada: Wildfire Prompts State of Emergency and Evacuations at Norway House Cree Nation

Norway House Cree Nation declared a state of emergency on Friday, May 29, as a wildfire threatened the First Nation community in northern Manitoba. Hundreds of residents were evacuated from homes on Fort Island.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 4

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 2

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

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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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UK: Fire Tears Through Power Substation in London, Causing Widespread Outages 2

A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving over 17,000 homes across London without power. Around 20 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Power Substation in London, Causing Widespread Outages 3

A large fire broke out at North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, West London Thursday night, March 20, leaving over 17,000 homes across London without power. Around 20 people were evacuated from surrounding properties, according to reports.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Gaemi Makes Landfall Bringing Gusty Winds And Torrential Rains 3

Widespread flooding hit Taiwan as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rainfall on Thursday, July 25. Gaemi made landfall around midnight on the coast of northwestern Yilan County. According to weather officials, it was the most powerful typhoon that struck Taiwan in the last 8 years with gusts of up to 227 kph (141 mph).

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Canada: Spring Storm Dumps Heavy Snow To Greater Toronto Area

Much of the Greater Toronto Area was blanketed with heavy snow on Friday, March 22, as a spring storm moved through the region, dumping up to 19 centimeters in some parts of the city.

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(2)Shimosa celebrates 150th anniversary of opening

SHIMODA, Japan - A person disguised as U.S. Commodore Matthew C. Perry (R) and his men land at Shimoda port during a ceremony held at the city's Commodore Perry Memorial Park on March 31 to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of Shimoda port.

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(1)Shimosa celebrates 150th anniversary of opening

SHIMODA, Japan - Shimoda Mayor Naoki Ishii (C) ignites the ''Light of Japan-U.S. Amity'' during a ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of the opening of Shimoda port held at the city's Commodore (Matthew C.) Perry Memorial Park on March 31. Commodore Perry landed at Shimoda port following the signing of the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the two countries on March 31, 1854.

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150th anniversary of Commodore Perry's arrival in Japan marked

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Sailboats parade off Yokosuka in Tokyo Bay on May 3 in celebration of the 150th anniversary of U.S. Commodore Matthew C. Perry's arrival in Japan in 1853. Perry led a squadron of four ships and took anchor at Uraga near Yokosuka, a mission that prompted Japan to end more than 200 years of national seclusion and conclude a treaty with the United States the following year.

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Ise Udon

Ise udon, a local dish of Ise City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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Matsusaka beef

The scene of grilling Matsusaka beef and Matsusaka meat, a specialty of Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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Matsusaka beef

The scene of grilling Matsusaka beef and Matsusaka meat, a specialty of Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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A scene of eels being grilled

A scene of eels roasting on a shichirin

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Matsusaka beef

The scene of grilling Matsusaka beef and Matsusaka meat, a specialty of Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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Matsusaka beef

The scene of grilling Matsusaka beef and Matsusaka meat, a specialty of Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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Ise Udon

Ise udon, a local dish of Ise City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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A bowl of eel

A bowl of eel and rice (Una don) a specialty of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

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Rock Oysters

Oysters available during the summer season in Toba City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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Cultivation of aosa seaweed

Mie Prefecture is the largest producer of aosa seaweed in Japan

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Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

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Cultivation of aosa seaweed

Mie Prefecture is the largest producer of aosa seaweed in Japan

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Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

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Green tea and Japanese sweets

Japanese sweets made with plums and green tea

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Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

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Oysters

Oysters in Toba City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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Oysters

Oysters in Toba City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Fireworks festival in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

A fireworks display held in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Fireworks festival in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

A fireworks display held in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Fireworks festival in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

A fireworks display held in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.

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Fireworks festival in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

A fireworks display held in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.

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150th anniversary of Commodore Perry's arrival in Japan marked

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Sailboats parade off Yokosuka in Tokyo Bay on May 3 in celebration of the 150th anniversary of U.S. Commodore Matthew C. Perry's arrival in Japan in 1853. Perry led a squadron of four ships and took anchor at Uraga near Yokosuka, a mission that prompted Japan to end more than 200 years of national seclusion and conclude a treaty with the United States the following year. (Kyodo)

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Hanayashiki amusement park in Tokyo

File photo taken Feb. 27, 2011, shows the Hanayashiki amusement park in Asakusa, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo, with Tokyo Skytree under construction in the background. Hanayashiki, known as Japan's first amusement park, originally opened as a flower park in 1853 when Commodore Matthew C. Perry of the U.S. Navy visited Japan in the late Edo era with his "black ships" to open Japanese ports to American trade under gunboat diplomacy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Shimosa celebrates 150th anniversary of opening

SHIMODA, Japan - Shimoda Mayor Naoki Ishii (C) ignites the ''Light of Japan-U.S. Amity'' during a ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of the opening of Shimoda port held at the city's Commodore (Matthew C.) Perry Memorial Park on March 31. Commodore Perry landed at Shimoda port following the signing of the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the two countries on March 31, 1854. (Kyodo)

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(2)Shimosa celebrates 150th anniversary of opening

SHIMODA, Japan - A person disguised as U.S. Commodore Matthew C. Perry (R) and his men land at Shimoda port during a ceremony held at the city's Commodore Perry Memorial Park on March 31 to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of Shimoda port. (Kyodo)