Philippines: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued

A tsunami warning has been issued as a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the eastern side of Mindanao island, the southeastern coast of the Philippines on Friday, October 10, prompting local authorities to warn of life-threatening tsunami waves. This video shows people evacuated just after the quake in Sulat, Eastern Samar.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

Earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Philippines

STORY: Earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Philippines DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of CCTV footage of local grocery stores (credit: Bongkabs Margallo, from social media) 2. various of local risk reduction committee assessing the property damage STORYLINE: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 rocked the Philippines on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 2:10 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 10 km, about 11 km southwest of Batuan town in Masbate province on the main island of Luzon. The quake was also felt in several areas in Luzon and central Philippines, including Legazpi City in Albay province, Sorsogon, Northern Samar, Negros Occidental, and Southern Leyte, the institute said. There are no reports of damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey put the earthquake's magnitude at 6.1 and a depth of 20 km. The Philippines has frequent

Typhoon-damaged homes deserted on Philippine island

Typhoon-damaged homes deserted on Philippine island

MARABUT, Philippines - Typhoon-damaged houses are left dilapidated in Marabut on the Philippine island of Samar in April 2014, almost half a year after the November 2013 storm wreaked devastation.

People still living in tents in Philippine island village

People still living in tents in Philippine island village

MARABUT, Philippines - Many residents still live in tents and other makeshift facilities in a coastal village in Marabut on the Philippine island of Samar in April 2014, almost half a year after the November 2013 storm wreaked devastation.

People still living in temporary homes on Philippine island

People still living in temporary homes on Philippine island

MARABUT, Philippines - People still live in humble temporary houses in Marabut on the Philippine island of Samar in April 2014, almost half a year after the November 2013 storm wreaked devastation.

Typhoon-hit Philippines

Typhoon-hit Philippines

CEBU CITY, Philippines - A boy drinks supplied juice after taking refuge at an air force base in Cebu Island, the Philippines, on Nov. 13, 2013, evacuating on a military airplane from Samar Island after Typhoon Haiyan hit the area.

Typhoon-hit Philippines

Typhoon-hit Philippines

CEBU CITY, Philippines - A woman and her daughter are pictured after taking refuge at an air force base in Cebu Island, the Philippines, on Nov. 13, 2013, evacuating on a military airplane from Samar Island after Typhoon Haiyan hit the area.

Philippine quake

Philippine quake

GUIWAN, Philippines - A resident examines her home in Guiwan on Samar Island, the Philippines, on Sept. 1, 2012, after the building was damaged by a major quake the previous day.

Philippine quake

Philippine quake

GUIWAN, Philippines - A police officer controls the traffic in Mercedes on Samar Island, the Philippines, on Sept. 1, 2012, at a bridge damaged by a major quake the previous day.