New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

Kagoshima residents remove heavy oil from shore

Kagoshima residents remove heavy oil from shore

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - Residents in Osaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, on July 30 remove heavy oil washed ashore from the 36,080-ton Panamanian-registered freighter Co-Op Venture (R, background) which ran aground July 25 in Shibushi Bay and broke into two in stormy weather.

Kagoshima residents remove heavy oil from shore

Kagoshima residents remove heavy oil from shore

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - Residents in Osaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, on July 30 remove heavy oil washed ashore from the 36,080-ton Panamanian-registered freighter Co-Op Venture (R, background) which ran aground July 25 in Shibushi Bay and broke into two in stormy weather. (Kyodo)

Panamanian freighter split in 2 in storm

Panamanian freighter split in 2 in storm

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - The 36,080-ton Panamanian-registered cargo freighter Co-Op Venture is seen broken into two July 26 after it ran aground in Shibushi Bay, eastern Kagoshima Prefecture, in stormy weather. Photo provided by Japan Coast Guard. (Kyodo)