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January 30, 2023

California Earthquakes Result in Closure of Major State Park Route

Recent earthquake in California have led to the closure of Mattole Road, a heavily traveled major route through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The road has been shut down indefinitely due to a

Disaster·News·USA

The Santa Anita Dam: A Vital Piece of Los Angeles County’s Flood Control Infrastructure

The recent wildfires have left the mountainous regions of Los Angeles County vulnerable to intense storms and potential flooding. The destruction of vegetation by the 2020 Bobcat fire has left canyons exposed, and another storm could cause dirt, boulders, and

January 26, 2023

Cyclone Alfred Nears Queensland: Category 3 Threat Looms

Australia·Disaster·News

A powerful storm is brewing off Queensland’s coast. Weather experts are tracking a tropical low just 505 kilometers from Cairns that’s getting stronger by

Cyclone Alfred Nears Category 3; Path Uncertain

Australia·Disaster

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to strengthen into a category three system on Wednesday morning as it moves slowly south in the Coral Sea,

Fire danger warning, statewide ban. Photo Source: US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina.

Disaster·Nature·News·USA

400-Acre Carolina Wildfire Forces Evacuations as Statewide Burn Ban Takes Effect

Wildfires are spreading through parts of North and South Carolina, forcing evacuations as firefighters work to contain multiple blazes intensified by dry conditions and low humidity. North Carolina Fire Grows to 400

Tejal Somvanshi

March 2, 2025

Representative image: Cloudy day without rain.

Australia·Disaster

Australia Faces Dual Cyclone Threats: 60% Chance Near Queensland

Two powerful storms might hit Australia next week. Weather experts are watching these storms closely as they grow stronger off the country’s east and west coasts. The first storm, called 22U, is

Rahul Somvanshi

February 21, 2025

Representative image of a Cessna 172N Skyhawk. Photo Source: FlugKerl2 (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Disaster·News·USA

Two Dead in Mid-Air Collision at Marana Airport

Two planes crashed into each other in the morning sky above Marana Regional Airport near Tucson on February 19. Two people died. The crash happened at 8:28 AM when a training aircraft

Karmactive Staff

February 21, 2025

A forest fire with intense flames. Photo Source: Bertknot (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Australia·Disaster

2023 Northern Australia Bushfires Scorch 84 Million Hectares

A massive fire burned through northern Australia in 2023, destroying an area three times bigger than the United Kingdom. To understand this scale: the burned area of 84 million hectares is larger

Karmactive Staffand

Govind Tekale

February 17, 2025

A map of an earthquake event, highlighting regions in northern India. Photo Source - National Center for Seismology (Twitter).

Disaster·India

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Delhi-NCR; No Damage Reported

Essential Details Immediate Effects A loud rumbling sound accompanied the tremors, causing residents to evacuate buildings. The shallow depth of 5 kilometers intensified the ground motion. No casualties or structural damage were

Govind Tekale

February 17, 2025

Disaster·USA

Yellowstone’s Volcanic Activity Shifts Northeast

Deep beneath Yellowstone’s steaming geysers, scientists have discovered something unexpected. Recent research has identified the northeastern section of the park as the most likely location for future volcanic activity, challenging previous theories

Govind Tekale

February 3, 2025

Representative image of Mt Teide Tenerife , Photo Source: Nikonmania (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Disaster·Nature

Mount Teide’s 1cm Rise: 500 Quakes Signal Potential Volcanic Activity

The ground beneath Tenerife’s Mount Teide is showing upward movement. Scientists have measured a one-centimeter rise across four monitoring stations over the past year, matching this movement with unusual patterns in the

Karmactive Staff

January 29, 2025

Australia·Disaster

NSW Landholders Can Now Access 100,000 Litres for Firefighting

Property owners in New South Wales can now access water from nearby streams and rivers without a license during fire emergencies. This change removes a major barrier that once slowed down fire

Govind Tekale

January 16, 2025

Harbor Gateway Structure Fire At 3:55AM on January 5, 2025 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of W 2006th St in Harbor Gateway South. Firefighters extinguished fire in a one-story, single family dwelling with no injuries reported. © Photo by Jacob Terzoli

Disaster·News·USA

LA Wildfires: 5,300 Structures Destroyed, 179,700 Evacuated, $50B in Damages

Five major wildfires are ravaging Los Angeles County, forcing nearly 179,700 residents to evacuate and causing an estimated $50 billion in damages. The Palisades Fire has become the most destructive in the

Tejal Somvanshi

January 10, 2025

Representative Image. The biggest volcano on the planet is the Yellowstone Caldera. A volcano this size can make lifo on this planet harsh for many years when it erupts. Until that day mud pools and springs where hot water is rising to the surface offer spectacular views.

Disaster·USA

Yellowstone Study Reveals Seven Magma Chambers, Largest Shifts Northeast, Eruption Risk Low

Scientists have discovered important changes happening deep beneath Yellowstone National Park, home to one of the world’s largest volcanoes. These findings help us better understand the volcanic system beneath the park. Key

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2025

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