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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 5

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11. This video shows people kayaking down the street north of Wildwood on Monday, October 13.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 3

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 4

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 2

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11, a condition expected to continue into Monday, October 13.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11, a condition expected to continue into Monday, October 13.

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China: Massive Landslide at Yuntai Mountain in Henan

A group of Chinese tourists witnessed a massive landslide at Yuntai Mountain in Jiaozuo, Henan, on October 5, sending clouds of dust into the air as rocks tumbled down the slope. Large rocks broke loose and rolled down the mountain, creating a thick cloud of dust that quickly blanketed the area.

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Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A helicopter arrives in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, to assist in rescue and relief efforts after a powerful earthquake devastated the region. The disaster left around 800 people dead and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government. With roads blocked and remote villages cut off, air support has become crucial in delivering aid, evacuating the injured, and reaching communities in urgent need of assistance. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Hawaii Under Tsunami Warning as Sirens Blare After Russia Quake 2

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami alerts for Hawaii, California and Alaska following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. Tsunami sirens were heard both on the ground and from the air in Poʻipū on the island of Kauaʻi.

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Philippines: Ash From Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Blankets Nearby Towns 2

Mt. Kanlaon had a moderately explosive eruption at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. According to reports, the eruption lasted about five minutes, sending a 4.5 km ash plume into the sky, which blanketed nearby towns.

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Philippines: Ash From Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Blankets Nearby Towns

Mt. Kanlaon had a moderately explosive eruption at 2:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 13. According to reports, the eruption lasted about five minutes, sending a 4.5 km ash plume into the sky, which blanketed nearby towns.

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China: Billboard Blown Down by Gusty Wind Amid Sandstorm in Yinchuan

On April 11, 2025, in Yinchuan, located in northwestern China’s Ningxia province, a video captured an intense sandstorm turning the sky yellow and dark. The atmosphere appeared apocalyptic as dust filled the air. Suddenly, a nearby building was blown over by the powerful wind. Its steel frame crumbled and fell onto several parked vehicles, causing panic among onlookers and drivers. The frightening scene shocked Chinese viewers online. Many compared it to a scene from a disaster movie, with nature showing its uncontrollable force.

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Climate Press Conference at US Capitol - Washington

Climate Press Conference at US Capitol - Washington

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) holds a copy of The Economist magazine entitled 'The Next Housing Disaster' while speaking at a press conference hosted by the Climate Action Campaign outside of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2025. Members of Congress and others spoke out against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, whom they say is rolling back climate and clean air safeguards. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Mount Kanlaon Erupts Sending Massive Ash Smoke Into Air

Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island, central Philippines erupted on Tuesday, April 8 sending an ash plume 4 km high into the sky. The eruption, which lasted over an hour, led to evacuations, school closures and the imposition of a curfew in nearby areas.

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Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Members of a national rescue team of China gather before departing for Myanmar in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2025. China has dispatched a national rescue team to assist in disaster relief efforts following a devastating earthquake that jolted Myanmar on Friday, causing severe casualties and infrastructure damage. On Saturday morning, the 82-member Chinese rescue team, carrying rescue equipment and supplies, departed from the Beijing Capital International Airport aboard a chartered Air China flight, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Members of a national rescue team of China gather before departing for Myanmar in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2025. China has dispatched a national rescue team to assist in disaster relief efforts following a devastating earthquake that jolted Myanmar on Friday, causing severe casualties and infrastructure damage. On Saturday morning, the 82-member Chinese rescue team, carrying rescue equipment and supplies, departed from the Beijing Capital International Airport aboard a chartered Air China flight, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Chinese Rescue Teams Depart For Myanmar

Members of a national rescue team of China gather before departing for Myanmar in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2025. China has dispatched a national rescue team to assist in disaster relief efforts following a devastating earthquake that jolted Myanmar on Friday, causing severe casualties and infrastructure damage. On Saturday morning, the 82-member Chinese rescue team, carrying rescue equipment and supplies, departed from the Beijing Capital International Airport aboard a chartered Air China flight, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 6

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 2

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 4

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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South Korea: Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Communities in North Gyeongsang Province 3

Wildfires raging in South Korea's southeastern regions have caused smoke to blanket communities in North Gyeongsang Province. The fire, which broke out in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, on Friday, March 21, spread to Andong City, Cheongsong County, Yeongyang County, and Yeongdeok County in neighboring North Gyeongsang Province. Reports indicate that the fire has claimed the lives of more than 20 people.

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Recap: Fires Ravage Los Angeles Area 2

Fires ravaging the Los Angeles area since last week have killed at least 24 people, burned more than 40,000 acres, and forced about 150,000 people to evacuate. The Palisades Fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 14 percent contained, while the Eaton Fire has burned 14,117 acres and is 33 percent contained, according to CalFire.

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Recap: Fires Ravage Los Angeles Area

Fires ravaging the Los Angeles area since last week have killed at least 24 people, burned more than 40,000 acres, and forced about 150,000 people to evacuate. The Palisades Fire has burned 23,713 acres and is 14 percent contained, while the Eaton Fire has burned 14,117 acres and is 33 percent contained, according to CalFire.

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US: Helicopter Burst Into Flame After Emergency Landing At Camp Pendleton

A helicopter burned at Pendleton Marine Corps Base on Friday, December 20, after being forced to make an emergency landing during a training mission. All four people aboard were able to get out safely after the landing, Marine officials said.

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US: Jennings Creek Wildfire Spreads Along NJ-NY Border 2

The Jennings Creek fire continues to spread along the border of Passaic County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York. As of Monday afternoon, November 11, the fire had scorched 5,000 acres and was 20 percent contained. An 18-year-old employee of New York State Parks was tragically killed on Saturday when a tree fell on him while he was battling the blaze.

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US: Jennings Creek Wildfire Spreads Along NJ-NY Border

The Jennings Creek fire continues to spread along the border of Passaic County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York. As of Monday afternoon, November 11, the fire had scorched 5,000 acres and was 20 percent contained. An 18-year-old employee of New York State Parks was tragically killed on Saturday when a tree fell on him while he was battling the blaze.

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Israeli Strikes May Have Displaced Million People - Lebanon

Israeli Strikes May Have Displaced Million People - Lebanon

Volunteers accompany displaced children at a shelter in Sidon, southern Lebanon, on October 2, 2024. The total number of displaced persons in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes has risen to nearly 1.2 million, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Disaster Risk Management Unit at the Lebanese Council of Ministers. Israel's continuing air strikes may have already forced as many as one million people from their homes across Lebanon, the country's prime minister has said. "It is the largest displacement movement that may have happened," Najib Mikati said. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strikes May Have Displaced Million People - Lebanon

Israeli Strikes May Have Displaced Million People - Lebanon

Volunteers accompany displaced children at a shelter in Sidon, southern Lebanon, on October 2, 2024. The total number of displaced persons in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes has risen to nearly 1.2 million, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Disaster Risk Management Unit at the Lebanese Council of Ministers. Israel's continuing air strikes may have already forced as many as one million people from their homes across Lebanon, the country's prime minister has said. "It is the largest displacement movement that may have happened," Najib Mikati said. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strikes May Have Displaced Million People - Lebanon

Israeli Strikes May Have Displaced Million People - Lebanon

A volunteer accompanies displaced children at a shelter in Sidon, southern Lebanon, on October 2, 2024. The total number of displaced persons in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes has risen to nearly 1.2 million, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Disaster Risk Management Unit at the Lebanese Council of Ministers. Israel's continuing air strikes may have already forced as many as one million people from their homes across Lebanon, the country's prime minister has said. "It is the largest displacement movement that may have happened," Najib Mikati said. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strikes May Have Displaced Million People - Lebanon

Israeli Strikes May Have Displaced Million People - Lebanon

Displaced children play together at a shelter in Sidon, southern Lebanon, on October 2, 2024. The total number of displaced persons in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes has risen to nearly 1.2 million, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Disaster Risk Management Unit at the Lebanese Council of Ministers. Israel's continuing air strikes may have already forced as many as one million people from their homes across Lebanon, the country's prime minister has said. "It is the largest displacement movement that may have happened," Najib Mikati said. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Smoke From Wildfires Creates Hazy Sky Over Las Vegas Valley

Smoke from wildfires in California and the Davis Fire in Reno spread and created hazy conditions in the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday, September 11. The Clark County Division of Air Quality issued a smoke alert, advising residents to stay indoors due to poor air quality.

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US: Line Fire Burns More Than 34,000 Acres, Arson Suspect Arrested 2

Line Fire in Southern California has burnt more than 34,000 acres as of Wednesday, September 11 morning with only 14% containment. On Tuesday, 34-year-old Justin Wayne Halstenberg was arrested on suspicion of starting this out of control wildfire.

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US: Line Fire Burns More Than 34,000 Acres, Arson Suspect Arrested

Line fire in Southern California has burnt more than 34,000 acres as of Wednesday, September 11 morning with only 14% containment. On Tuesday, 34-year-old Justin Wayne Halstenberg was arrested on suspicion of starting this out of control wildfire.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 17

The Line Fire continues to rage through San Bernardino County in Southern California, having burned more than 27,000 acres as of Tuesday, September 10.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 16

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown rapidly. As of Monday morning, September 9, it has burnt more than 23,000 acres and was 5% contained, according to firefighters. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 13

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 20,000 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 12

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 20,000 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 15

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 20,000 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 14

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 20,000 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 11

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 20,000 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 10

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 20,000 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 8

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 17,459 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Thousands To Evacuate In Southern California 7

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 17,459 acres on Sunday, September 8. More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Evacuation In Highland, Southern California 5

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 7,100 acres as of Saturday, September 7. About 560 homes in the city of Highland area were placed under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Evacuation In Highland, Southern California 6

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 7,100 acres as of Saturday, September 7. About 560 homes in the city of Highland area were placed under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Evacuation In Highland, Southern California 3

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 7,100 acres as of Saturday, September 7. About 560 homes in the city of Highland area were placed under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Evacuation In Highland, Southern California 2

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 7,100 acres as of Saturday, September 7. About 560 homes in the city of Highland area were placed under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Line Fire Grows Explosively, Prompts Evacuation In Highland, Southern California 4

Line Fire burning in eastern San Bernardino County has grown to more than 7,100 acres as of Saturday, September 7. About 560 homes in the city of Highland area were placed under mandatory evacuation orders.

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Turkey: Forest Fire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuation In Izmir 6

A forest fire threatened homes on the outskirts of Izmir, western Turkey as fanned by strong winds on Friday, August 16, prompting evacuation of some residents. The fire started on Thursday in the Karsiyaka district for unknown reasons.

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Turkey: Forest Fire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuation In Izmir 7

A forest fire threatened homes on the outskirts of Izmir, western Turkey as fanned by strong winds on Friday, August 16, prompting evacuation of some residents. The fire started on Thursday in the Karsiyaka district for unknown reasons.

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Turkey: Forest Fire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuation In Izmir 5

A forest fire threatened homes on the outskirts of Izmir, western Turkey as fanned by strong winds on Friday, August 16, prompting evacuation of some residents. The fire started on Thursday in the Karsiyaka district for unknown reasons.

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