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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

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

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

Disaster·USA·Weather

Chaos and Tragedy at Illinois Theatre as Roof Collapses During Heavy Metal Concert

At least one person died and 28 others were injured after the roof of a theater in Illinois broke through during a concert when a monster storm system including deadly tornadoes tore

Karmactive Team

April 2, 2023

Disaster·Europe

The Terrifying Sinkhole Phenomenon Devouring Turkey’s Fertile Plain

Sinkholes are a terrifying geological phenomenon disrupting Turkey’s Konya Plain. Citizens remain in anxiety and fear of the ground beneath their feet. Vertical walls are measuring up to 30 meters across and

Karmactive Team

March 7, 2023

Disaster·USA

California Weather Emergencies: Preparing for the Unexpected

In recent weeks, California has experienced a barrage of severe storms, highlighting the urgency to educate residents on the crucial resources available during such weather emergencies. Diana Crofts-Pelayo, the Assistant Director of

Karmactive Team

February 1, 2023

USA·Weather

TOP NATURAL DISASTERS DURING 2022 IN USA

The US has faced many natural disasters like tornadoes, droughts, hurricanes, blizzards, floods, wildfires and many others. Please recap all the natural forces that caused disasters in the below story.

Rahul Somvanshi

January 10, 2023

News

Cyclone Gombe, Madagascar Witnesses Fifth Cyclone In 2020

Tropical storm called Gombe formed over the Indian Ocean on March 7,2022,spinning up over open water northeast of Madagascar. Later that evening, the storm made landfall along the north east coast, becoming

Govind Tekale

March 11, 2022

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