5 Things to Know About Venezuela’s Devastating Earthquakes
According to the USGS, the first 7.2-magnitude quake, centered near the north-central town of Yumare, was followed, 39…
Death toll rises to over 900 after back-to-back quakes in Venezuela
Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Saturday in the aftermath of back-to-back…
Back-to-Back Quakes Rattle Venezuela: What to Know
In a brief broadcast, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said several states across the Latin American country had been…
Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was…
Ruapehu will erupt again. But are we ready?
Another Ruapehu eruption is not a matter of if, but when. However, 30 years after the volcano’s last…
‘Miracle’ no one died: Kiwi skier survives massive avalanche in Norway
When an avalanche came barrelling down a mountain towards Hannah Hughes in Norway, there was barely time to…
Flood waste to future resource: Can Auckland’s condemned homes live on?
Researchers are exploring whether timber recovered from Auckland’s flood-damaged homes could one day be reused in construction projects,…
Phones across NZ to receive emergency alert test
New Zealanders should expect their phones to blare an unmistakable alarm this Sunday as the annual test of…
‘Heavy as an elephant’: Meteor causes wide speculation across US
When the double boom rang out in New England over the weekend, shaking homes and sending pets fleeing,…
A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes
The land is always changing, sometimes by human hands: cities are built, farms expanded, and forests logged. Other…
Potential for 6.8m quake from faultline in Auckland’s south – study
Researchers have discovered the potential for a “major earthquake” with “serious consequences” for parts of Auckland, with a…
South African authorities declare national disaster over deadly flooding
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 10 people are dead with many homes destroyed in flooding caused by torrential…