7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, rare megaquake warning issued
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northeastern Japan late Monday, December 8, 2025, injuring at least 51…
Residents warned to be aware of ‘disaster chasers’ after severe storms. Here’s what to look out for
Giant hail has smashed cars and homes across south-east Queensland, prompting a warning for residents to be aware…
Deforestation boosts flash flood, landslide risk from Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa pummeled areas of the Caribbean already vulnerable to landslides and flash flooding because of factors made…
15 Natural Disasters That Were So Extreme They Sound Made Up
Natural disasters have a way of reminding us just how unpredictable and powerful nature can be. Some events…
Evacuations ordered after magnitude-7.4 Philippines earthquake sparks tsunami warnings
The president of the Philippines has ordered evacuations in coastal areas near the epicentre of a magnitude-7.4 earthquake…
Our Sea Levels Are Rising Fast, And A New Paper Confirms We’ve Been Aware For Three Decades » TwistedSifter
Pexels When it comes to the climate crisis, the scale of the issue can feel a little confusing. After…
A Hurricane Was Headed Toward Their Town, And This Worker Had To Deal Non-Stop With Crazy Customers » TwistedSifter
Shutterstock/Reddit This sounds like a scene straight out of a movie! A storm approaching, people losing their minds,…
Australians are moving to Tasmania to escape climate change, but the island state is not immune
Jack Taylor can still vividly remember the day when the air around him became too hot to breathe.…
NASA’s GUARDIAN Tsunami Detection Tech Catches Wave in Real Time
A massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami off Russia in late July tested an experimental detection system that had…
NASA Data, Trainings Help Uruguay Navigate Drought
Lee esta historia en español aquÃ. NASA satellite data and trainings helped Uruguay create a drought-response tool that its…
Retirees ‘give back’ by volunteering to help rebuild communities hit by disaster
Kerrie Bennett admits she does not do retirement well. From dawn until dusk, she runs a camp of…
From natural disaster help to mustering and transport, bush choppers are a lifeline
With a bird’s eye view of outback Queensland, red dirt, rugged rocky outcrops and the occasional community dotted…