Natural Disasters

Mesmerizing Video Shows All The World's Earthquakes Since 2000

The bigger and brighter the dot, the stronger the quake.
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These Images Show The Devastation As Another Typhoon Pummels The Philippines

Heavy rain and floods reached 13 feet high after the powerful Melor swept across the country.
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Scientists Shocked (And Thankful) These Cyclones Missed Hawaii

The image is a stark reminder of a stronger than usual El Niño.
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UN: Weather-Related Disasters Occur Almost Daily

The United Nations report, called "The Human Cost of Weather Related Disasters," found there were an average of 335 weather-related disasters annually between 2005 and August this year, up 14 percent from 1995-2004 and almost twice as many as in the years from 1985 to 1994.
By Tom Miles, Reuters

Thousands Flee As Rare Cyclone Hits Yemen

Officials and meteorologists say the storm is the most intense in decades.
By Reuters

Rare Cyclone Hits Yemen, Heads For Al Qaeda-Run City

Three people were killed and around 100 have been injured so far, a local official said.
By Reuters

Rapidly Intensifying Cyclone Heading Toward Tumultuous Yemen

By AP

Afghan Quake Death Toll Mounts, Survivors Still Wait For Aid

In Afghanistan, 7,630 homes were destroyed and around 1,000 animals killed. In Pakistan, over 10,000 homes and 147 schools were damaged, officials said.
By Mohammad Yousaf and Rahim Faiez, AP

Dramatic Videos Show Afghanistan Earthquake's Far-Reaching Devastation

"When the earthquake happened the mountain started falling down and buildings all around also fell. At that time everyone was on the road watching out for our deaths."
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As Typhoon Koppu Rages Across The Philippines, Troops And Civilians Scramble To Help Out

The typhoon has left at least 58 people dead, at least nine missing and 100,000 displaced.
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