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.

Suzuki wins silver in women's 200m breaststroke

Suzuki wins silver in women's 200m breaststroke

LONDON, Britain - Satomi Suzuki (back) of Japan hugs Rebecca Soni of the United States after the women's 200-meter breaststroke final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 2, 2012. Soni finished first with a new world record time of 2 minutes, 19.59 seconds, Suzuki second.

Suzuki wins silver in women's 200m breaststroke

Suzuki wins silver in women's 200m breaststroke

LONDON, Britain - Satomi Suzuki (R) of Japan celebrates with Rebecca Soni of the United States after the women's 200-meter breaststroke final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 2, 2012. Soni finished first with a new world record time of 2 minutes, 19.59 seconds, Suzuki second.

Soni sets 200m breaststroke world record

Soni sets 200m breaststroke world record

LONDON, Britain - Rebecca Soni of the United States set a world record of 2:20.00 in the semifinals of the women's 200-meter breaststroke at the London Olympics on Aug. 1, 2012.

Soni wins women's 200 breaststroke

Soni wins women's 200 breaststroke

SHANGHAI, China - Rebecca Soni of the United States wins the women's 200-meter breaststroke at the world championships in Shanghai on July 29, 2011.

Rebecca Sonia sets world record in women's 100m breaststroke

Rebecca Sonia sets world record in women's 100m breaststroke

ROME, Italy - Rebecca Soni of the United States swims to set a world record in the semifinals of the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the swimming world championships in Rome on July 27. Soni clocked 1.04.84.

Soni wins women's 200 breaststroke

Soni wins women's 200 breaststroke

SHANGHAI, China - Rebecca Soni of the United States wins the women's 200-meter breaststroke at the world championships in Shanghai on July 29, 2011. (Kyodo)