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.

US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi 3

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

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.

US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi 2

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

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.

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.

New commander at Kadena

New commander at Kadena

KADENA, Japan - Brig. Gen. Matthew Molloy (R), commander of the 18th Wing, receives the guidon during a change-of-command ceremony at U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture on June 3, 2011.

New commander at Kadena

New commander at Kadena

KADENA, Japan - Brig. Gen. Matthew Molloy (C) takes over command of the 18th Wing during a change-of-command ceremony at U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture on June 3, 2011.

New commander at Kadena

New commander at Kadena

KADENA, Japan - Brig. Gen. Matthew Molloy (R), commander of the 18th Wing, receives the guidon during a change-of-command ceremony at U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture on June 3, 2011. (Kyodo)

New commander at Kadena

New commander at Kadena

KADENA, Japan - Brig. Gen. Matthew Molloy (C) takes over command of the 18th Wing during a change-of-command ceremony at U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture on June 3, 2011. (Kyodo)

Gemba at U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Pref.

Gemba at U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Pref.

KADENA, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba (L) and Brig. Gen. Matthew Molloy, commander of the 18th wing of the U.S. Air Force, shake hands at the U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 18, 2011. Gemba visited the prefecture for the first time in his current post in dealing with the issue of relocating U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station within the prefecture. (Kyodo)