US: Evacuees Use Hilo Airport Grounds Amid Hawaii Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and prompted evacuations from coastal areas. This video was filmed as the person evacuated through the grounds of Hilo International Airport, which was being used as part of the tsunami evacuation route.

US: Spectacular ‘California Henge’ Dazzles San Francisco 2

San Francisco experienced a spectacular 'California Henge,' a celestial sunrise event, on Wednesday morning, April 9. This phenomenon happens when the rising sun aligns perfectly with the Bay Bridge and California Street in downtown.

US: Storm Brings Heavy Rain To SoCal, Causing Flooding And Evacuation Orders 3

A strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, February 13, bringing heavy rain, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Evacuation orders were issued for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County due to the risk of debris flows.

US: Thick Smoke Engulfs Los Angeles As Fierce Wildfires Continue To Rage

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. This video shows heavy plumes of smoke from the Palisades Fire blanketing the Brentwood area on Saturday.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared 2

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 1,200 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. The city of Los Angeles has declared a state of emergency.

US: Palisades Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As State Of Emergency Declared

A wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades spread rapidly due to Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7, burning more than 1,200 acres, prompting nearly 30,000 people to evacuate, and causing several road closures. The city of Los Angeles has declared a state of emergency.

US: Tornado-Producing Storm Leaves 1 Dead, Thousands Without Power In Mississippi

Severe storms swept through Central Mississippi, including Jackson, on Saturday, December 28, killing a high school student, while injuring two others in Natchez. Multiple tornadoes were reported, leaving over 40,000 homes without power in the area.

US: Swarm Of Bees Disrupts MLB Game Between Diamondbacks And Dodgers At Phoenix Chase Field

On Tuesday, April 30, the MLB game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers, scheduled to begin at 6:40 pm local time at Chase Field in Phoenix, has been delayed due to a swarm of bees on top of the protective netting directly behind home plate. The PA announcement told fans to “BEE patient.

Branson balloon crosses Japan

Branson balloon crosses Japan

A hot-air balloon operated by a British-led team attempting to make the first nonstop voyage around the world passes over the Pacific near Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 24. The balloon, flown by Richard Branson, chairman of the Virgin group of companies, and his teammates Steve Fossett and Per Lindstrand entered Japanese airspace shortly after 7 a.m. Japan time over Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan, passing over Hiroshima and Osaka on its way to the Pacific toward North America.

Setting sail

Setting sail

The twin-hull yacht Explorer, skippered by French adventurer Bruno Peyron, set sail from Yokohama port bound for San Francisco on Aug. 2 in a bid to set a world record for the fastest crossing of the Pacific by yacht. Peyron said he hopes to complete the trip in 12-14 days, beating the 16-day record set by U.S. adventurer Steve Fossett in August 1995 with a bigger and speedier boat. The Explorer, 26 meters from bow to stern, is eight meters longer than Fossett's and has a top speed of 37 knots.

Branson balloon crosses Japan

Branson balloon crosses Japan

A hot-air balloon operated by a British-led team attempting to make the first nonstop voyage around the world passes over the Pacific near Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 24. The balloon, flown by Richard Branson, chairman of the Virgin group of companies, and his teammates Steve Fossett and Per Lindstrand entered Japanese airspace shortly after 7 a.m. Japan time over Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan, passing over Hiroshima and Osaka on its way to the Pacific toward North America.