Tonga's internet severed by volcanic cable damage
The Pacific island nation of Tonga faces an unprecedented communications blackout after volcanic activity destroyed crucial underwater internet cables, highlighting global digital vulnerabilities.
The Pacific island nation of Tonga faces an unprecedented communications blackout after volcanic activity destroyed crucial underwater internet cables, highlighting global digital vulnerabilities.
Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts violently, spewing ash kilometres into the sky and forcing thousands to flee their homes amid pyroclastic flow threats.
New wildfires erupt on Maui, forcing evacuations in Paia and Kula. Emergency services battle the blazes amid challenging conditions, two years after the deadly Lahaina disaster.
Authorities in Maui have begun allowing residents back into the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina under strict conditions, while recovery operations continue amid ongoing challenges.
Mount St Helens is showing ominous signs of activity, with a spike in earthquakes and a growing ash haze. Scientists are closely monitoring the volcano, raising concerns of a potential eruption reminiscent of its catastrophic 1980 blast.
A British tourist's dream holiday in Hawaii turned into a fast-food nightmare after she was charged a staggering $35 for a simple McDonald's order, exposing the island's extreme cost of living.
Spectacular satellite images from NASA reveal the birth of a new island in the Pacific Ocean, formed by a dramatic underwater volcanic eruption off the coast of Japan.
Tragic details emerge as 100-year-old Mike Fremont, a celebrated centenarian and marathon runner, is killed in a rare shark attack off the Hawaiian coast of Maui.
Tourists in Japan have been plunged into panic after hyper-realistic AI images depicting a catastrophic eruption of Mount Fuji spread rapidly across social media, forcing officials to issue urgent clarifications.
New USGS data reveals a terrifying lahar threat from Mount Rainier. Communities like Orting and Puyallup are in the direct path of a 100ft wall of mud and debris, with evacuation plans critically underfunded.
Amidst devastating wildfires, fragile psychiatric patients from the 'Marianne' facility are airlifted to safety in a complex and urgent operation on Maui.
Hawaii declares a state of emergency as Hurricane Kiko, a powerful Category 4 storm, barrels towards the islands. Residents rush to prepare for potential catastrophic winds and flooding.
Hurricane Dora, a powerful Category 4 storm, is churning dangerously close to Hawaii's Big Island. The National Hurricane Centre issues urgent tropical storm warnings as residents prepare for potential flooding, destructive winds, and dangerous surf.
A shocking new AI simulation reveals a major eruption of Japan's Mount Fuji could blanket Tokyo in dangerous volcanic ash within just three hours, causing unprecedented transport chaos and a health crisis.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the horrifying fate of a Pompeii victim, whose brain was vitrified by the volcano's extreme heat, offering a chilling snapshot of the 79AD disaster.
A dramatic surge in earthquakes and ground uplift at Italy's Campi Flegrei supervolcano, one of Europe's most dangerous, is forcing authorities to urgently reassess mass evacuation plans for thousands of locals.
Hurricane Kiko unleashes torrential rain on Hawaii, causing severe flooding, dangerous mudslides, and widespread power outages. Officials issue urgent warnings as the storm batters the islands.
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano has violently reawakened, spewing lava fountains 500 feet into the air and releasing dangerous volcanic gas. Scientists issue urgent warnings as the eruption intensifies.
An urgent search is underway in Indonesia for a helicopter carrying four people, including an American citizen, which disappeared over a rugged volcanic region. The aircraft lost contact shortly after takeoff, sparking a major rescue operation.
Holidaymakers in Tenerife are being warned of potential volcanic activity as scientists record hundreds of small earthquakes, raising concerns of a possible eruption. Authorities are on high alert.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Indonesia, urging extreme caution and outlining flight disruptions following multiple violent eruptions of Mount Ruang volcano. Here's what British travellers need to know.
Groundbreaking research uncovers extensive sewage pollution devastating Hawaii's iconic coral reefs, threatening marine ecosystems and public health through contaminated groundwater.
A shocking new study uncovers how relentless sewage pollution from Hawaii's cesspools is poisoning and killing vital coral reefs, threatening marine life and the state's economy.
A chilling AI simulation reveals the catastrophic impact a major eruption of Mount Fuji would have on Tokyo and global supply chains, forecasting chaos, ash-covered streets, and economic paralysis.
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano has roared back to life in a dramatic overnight eruption, with USGS live streams capturing fountains of lava and huge volcanic gas plumes. Get the latest updates and stunning visuals.
Authorities in Hawaii have concluded the official count of fatalities from the devastating August 2023 Lahaina wildfire, confirming 101 deaths. The painstaking identification process, involving advanced DNA analysis, is now complete, bringing a sombre clo