A substantial earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck the San Francisco Bay Area, causing noticeable shaking and rattling residents. The tremor was felt across a wide region, with reports of items falling from shelves, though initial assessme
A significant 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Russia's east coast has triggered an international tsunami alert, with warnings issued for Hawaii, Japan, and across the Pacific basin. Authorities are urging coastal residents to seek higher ground immediately.
A rare earth tremor with a magnitude of 1.9 was detected by the British Geological Survey near the village of African in the Scottish Borders, causing a stir amongst locals and scientists.
Australia's southeast was hit by two significant earthquakes within hours, with a 4.6 magnitude tremor felt across Melbourne and a second 3.5 quake striking shortly after, causing widespread shaking but no major damage.
A major 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Far East coast has triggered urgent tsunami warnings for the region, with alerts issued for Hawaii and wider Pacific areas. Authorities are urging immediate coastal evacuation.
A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.
Geologists issue a dire warning: the Pacific Northwest is critically unprepared for a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami, a disaster they confirm is a matter of 'when', not 'if'.
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
A landmark legal battle unfolds as a California nudist resort is sued for alleged discrimination against single men, challenging the ethics of its 'couples-only' membership rules.
Geologists issue a stark warning that the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a massive fault line in the US heartland, is overdue for a potentially devastating earthquake that could reshape the landscape and affect millions.
Hurricane Hilary, a powerful Category 4 storm, is forecast to unleash 'catastrophic and life-threatening' flooding on Mexico's Baja California peninsula and the southwestern US, including California, this weekend.
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A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 900 people, with the Taliban government issuing a rare appeal for international assistance as rescue efforts continue.
A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, killing over 2,400 and leaving villages in ruins. The Taliban government appeals for urgent international aid amidst a growing humanitarian catastrophe.
A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan, prompting a rare international aid appeal from the Taliban government as rescue teams battle to find survivors amidst widespread destruction.