US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes 2

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

Thailand marks 1st anniversary of tsunami disaster

Thailand marks 1st anniversary of tsunami disaster

PHUKET, Thailand - Relatives of victims of last year's Indian Ocean tsunami offer flowers during a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the disaster at Patong beach in Phuket, southern Thailand, on Dec. 26.

Thailand marks 1st anniversary of tsunami disaster

Thailand marks 1st anniversary of tsunami disaster

PHUKET, Thailand - Relatives of Australian victims of last year's Indian Ocean tsunami offer flowers at Patong beach in Phuket, southern Thailand, on Dec. 26 to mark the first anniversary of the disaster.

Thailand marks 1st anniversary of tsunami disaster

Thailand marks 1st anniversary of tsunami disaster

PHUKET, Thailand - Relatives of victims of last year's Indian Ocean tsunami offer flowers during a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the disaster at Patong beach in Phuket, southern Thailand, on Dec. 26. (Kyodo)

Thailand marks 1st anniversary of tsunami disaster

Thailand marks 1st anniversary of tsunami disaster

PHUKET, Thailand - Relatives of Australian victims of last year's Indian Ocean tsunami offer flowers at Patong beach in Phuket, southern Thailand, on Dec. 26 to mark the first anniversary of the disaster. (Kyodo)