Natural Disaster

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

The Volcano Responsible for the Deadliest Tragedy In The Western Hemisphere Is Active Again

Disaster·News

Experts have warned about the Nevado del Ruiz volcano eruption in Colombia, as it is showing signs of increased activity. Evacuation orders have been

Plastic Waste and Extreme Flooding Threaten 218 Million Lives: Raging Waters and Plastic Peril

Disaster·Plastic·Water

In 2005, widespread floods wrecked the city of Mumbai, resulting in the deaths of 1000 citizens because of plastic bags blocking the drains, manipulating

Felt grid for the M4.6 Singleton, NSW earthquake. Photo Source: Australian Government (Goscience Australia)

Australia·Disaster·News

NSW Earthquake: 4.6 Magnitude Tremor Felt Widely, Over 3,500 Reports Logged Early Wednesday

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake centered near Broke in NSW’s Hunter Valley jolted residents awake early Wednesday morning, with vibrations felt across a wide area including Sydney’s high-rise buildings. The quake struck at

Govind Tekale

April 23, 2025

An epicenter of an earthquake. Photo Source - USGS

Disaster·News

6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea’s New Britain, Triggers Tsunami Warning

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Papua New Guinea early Saturday morning, triggering temporary tsunami warnings for the region. The quake struck at 6:04 am local time near the southern

Govind Tekale

April 5, 2025

Australia·Disaster

Cyclone Alfred Brings 155 km/h Winds and 12.3m Waves, $16,100 Fines for Beachgoers as Brisbane Opens Refuge Shelters

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred inches toward southeast Queensland, residents are preparing for what could be days of destructive winds, dangerous storm surges, and potentially life-threatening flooding. Here’s everything you need to know

Tejal Somvanshi

March 6, 2025

Representative Image: Broken House. Photo Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife (Flickr)

Climate·USA

Climate Change Threatens $1.5 Trillion in U.S. Home Values

Your home’s value could drop significantly over the next 30 years due to climate change. A new study shows U.S. house prices could fall by $1.5 trillion as severe weather becomes more

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2025

News·USA

NYC Braces for Supermoon Flood Tides: How Close Lunar Pull May Trigger Flooding Tonight

A coastal flood advisory has been issued for New York City’s five boroughs, but the culprit isn’t rain, this time. The National Weather Service spokesperson explained to PIX11 News that the supermoon

Govind Tekale

October 18, 2024

Cyclone Ita water rise in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo Credits: Andym5855 (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Climate·Disaster·Ocean

$28.1 Million Fund to Create Disaster-Response Warehouses Across 14 Pacific Nations and Timor-Leste

Fourteen Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste, some of the nation’s most vulnerable to natural disasters due to the climate crisis, will build warehouses to stockpile humanitarian goods to respond to catastrophes. This

Govind Tekale

August 10, 2024

Activism·Climate·Energy

Top Banks Pump $705.8 Billion into Fossil Fuels Amid Climate Crisis: JPMorgan, Mizuho Bank Tops List

On May 13, a consortium of NGOs, including the Rainforest Action Network and BankTrack, released the “Bank Giants and Climate Chaos 2024” report in collaboration with over 580 global institutions. The report

Govind Tekale

May 14, 2024

Disaster·Space·USA

Satellite Images show the Unexpected Calm of the 2023 Wildfire Season amid Rising Temperatures

Oregon’s wildfire season was marked by two major conflagrations. Near Eugene, in the Willamette National Forest, the Bedrock Fire burst into life, quickly turning 12,200 acres into charred remains by August 3.

Karmactive Staff

August 6, 2023

Representational Image- Taj Mahal Flooded

Disaster·India·Weather

Monsoon Surge in North India Threatens Taj Mahal, Calls for Resilience

The northern region of India is currently grappling with an unprecedented surge in rainfall amidst the monsoon season, resulting in devastating flooding. The historical city of Agra has been particularly impacted, with

Govind Tekale

July 20, 2023

Disaster·USA·Water

Engineers Successfully Complete Repairing One of America’s Most Dangerous Isabella Dam’s

Isabella Dam’s long-awaited repair work was completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday. The dam, considered one of the most essential infrastructure projects in

Rahul Somvanshi

April 7, 2023

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