US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

Greece: Finikounda Ravaged by Storm Adel–Spawned Tornado 2

A tornado spawned by Storm Adel tore through Finikounda, Messinia, on Thursday, November 27, causing extensive damage, including ripped-off roofs, uprooted trees, destroyed hotels and businesses, and fallen power poles. No injuries were reported.

Greece: Finikounda Ravaged by Storm Adel–Spawned Tornado

A tornado spawned by Storm Adel tore through Finikounda, Messinia, on Thursday, November 27, causing extensive damage, including ripped-off roofs, uprooted trees, destroyed hotels and businesses, and fallen power poles. No injuries were reported.

Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 9

Typhoon Krathon, a Category 1 storm, made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, leaving at least two people dead.

Australia: Security Breach Prompts Evacuation At Adelaide Airport

Passengers were temporarily evacuated from Adelaide Airport following a security breach on Monday, July 29. The breach occurred when passengers on a regional flight entered the terminal without being properly screened, according to local reports. Passengers were told to expect some flight delays.

Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

LONDON, England - Japan's Koko Tsurumi (L), the silver medalist, China's He Kexin (2nd from L), the gold medalist, joint bronze medalist Ana Porgras of Romania (2nd from R) and Rebecca Bross of the United States, pose on the podium during an award ceremony for the women's uneven bars final at the World Gymnastics Championships in London on Oct. 17, 2009.

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

LONDON, Britain - Rebecca Bross of the United States (L), the silver medalist, teammate Bridget Sloan (C), the gold medalist, and Japan's Koko Tsurumi, the bronze medalist, pose during an award ceremony after the women's individual all-around final of the Gymnastics World Championships in London Oct. 16, 2009.

Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

Japan's Tsurumi wins women's uneven bars silver at worlds

LONDON, England - Japan's Koko Tsurumi (L), the silver medalist, China's He Kexin (2nd from L), the gold medalist, joint bronze medalist Ana Porgras of Romania (2nd from R) and Rebecca Bross of the United States, pose on the podium during an award ceremony for the women's uneven bars final at the World Gymnastics Championships in London on Oct. 17, 2009. (Kyodo)

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

Japan's Tsurumi gets bronze in women's all-around at worlds

LONDON, Britain - Rebecca Bross of the United States (L), the silver medalist, teammate Bridget Sloan (C), the gold medalist, and Japan's Koko Tsurumi, the bronze medalist, pose during an award ceremony after the women's individual all-around final of the Gymnastics World Championships in London Oct. 16, 2009. (Kyodo)