Climate change may make extreme hurricane rainfall 5 times more likely in the Caribbean, study suggests
Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed future projections of hurricane rainfall in the Caribbean and found that climate change could result in extreme hurricane events being as high as five times more likely.
Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed future projections of hurricane rainfall in the Caribbean and found that climate change could result in extreme hurricane events being as high as five times more likely.
Residents worry about help in aftermath of Hurricane Laura
So far 18 deaths in Texas and Louisiana have been attributed to the storm; more than half of those people were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from the unsafe operation of generators.
So far 18 deaths in Texas and Louisiana have been attributed to the storm; more than half of those people were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from the unsafe operation of generators.
Sinabung volcano ejects towering column of ash over Indonesia
Indonesia's rumbling Mount Sinabung has erupted with a column of volcanic materials shooting high into the sky.
Indonesia's rumbling Mount Sinabung has erupted with a column of volcanic materials shooting high into the sky.
Red Paw Emergency Relief Team to cease their operation in October
Red Paw Emergency Relief Team announced they will stop their service October 1, the team announced Wednesday.
Red Paw Emergency Relief Team announced they will stop their service October 1, the team announced Wednesday.
Magnitude 5.0 quake hits near southern coast of Puerto Rico
The quake struck around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday just south of Indios.
The quake struck around 3:20 p.m. on Saturday just south of Indios.
Death toll from strong eastern Turkey earthquake up to 29; rescue workers continue to search for survivors
The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 29 on Saturday night as rescue crews searched for people who remained trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, officials said.
The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 29 on Saturday night as rescue crews searched for people who remained trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, officials said.
2 more Puerto Rico officials fired after discovery of warehouse full of Hurricane Maria supplies
A warehouse filled with water bottles, cots, baby food and other basic supplies had apparently been sitting there since Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico in 2017.
A warehouse filled with water bottles, cots, baby food and other basic supplies had apparently been sitting there since Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico in 2017.
Discovery of unused disaster supplies causes uproar in Puerto Rico
People in a Puerto Rico discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, setting off a social media uproar as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
People in a Puerto Rico discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, setting off a social media uproar as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
Australia firefighters save world's only rare dinosaur trees
Firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from Australia's wildfires.
Firefighters have saved the world’s last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from Australia's wildfires.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Sydney Opera House illuminates with faces of fire fighters battling wildfires
The sails of the legendary Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Saturday to show support for first-responders battling wildfires in Australia.
The sails of the legendary Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Saturday to show support for first-responders battling wildfires in Australia.
US firefighters applauded as they arrive in Australia to battle wildfires
Video shows firefighting personnel arriving at Sydney Airport being cheered by a crowd of people as they walk through the terminal.
Video shows firefighting personnel arriving at Sydney Airport being cheered by a crowd of people as they walk through the terminal.
Death toll rises: 16 dead after New Zealand volcano erupts
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
2019 hurricane season comes to close, fourth consecutive above-normal season
2019 marked the fourth consecutive above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.
2019 marked the fourth consecutive above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.
Venice hit by record third exceptional tide in a week; other parts of Italy struggle with weather woes
Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche.
Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche.
Firefighters quickly contain brush fire that sparked along Topanga Canyon
Firefighters quickly gained the upper hand and knocked down a brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon near Malibu.
Firefighters quickly gained the upper hand and knocked down a brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon near Malibu.
Firefighters stop forward progress of 'Barham Fire' burning in Hollywood Hills
Firefighters gained the upper hand on a brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon in the Hollywood Hills.
Firefighters gained the upper hand on a brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon in the Hollywood Hills.
Matthew McConaughey, volunteers prepare hot meals for SoCal firefighters
Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Thousands forced to evacuate in Los Angeles amid raging wildfire as 7 others burn across California
The wildfire first erupted around 9 p.m. Thursday in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles County as powerful Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California.
The wildfire first erupted around 9 p.m. Thursday in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles County as powerful Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California.