Natural Phenomena

Extreme Winter Weather Hits Hard Across U.S.

Wind-chill warnings extended from Canada into Mexico.
By Bryan Anderson, AP

Millions Of Texans Without Power As Snow Storm Slams U.S.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for all of the state’s 254 counties.
By Paul J. Weber and Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

Second Major Snowstorm In A Week Hits Northeast

The last snowstorm dumped more than 2 feet of snow on the region. The highest snowfall on Sunday was recorded west of Philadelphia.
By Associated Press

Major Storm Heads To Northeast After Blanketing Midwest

Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut could see blizzard-like conditions, with a foot to 18 inches of snow.
By AP

Rare Alerts For Rumbling Volcanoes Issued In Eastern Caribbean

The most recent warning was issued late Tuesday for La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
By Danica Coto, AP

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Croatia, Causing Widespread Damage

“This is like Hiroshima - half of the city no longer exists,” the mayor of the hard-hit town of Petrinja said.
By Sasa Kavic, AP

This Christmas, Iguanas, Not Snow, Are Falling In Florida

Iguanas living in South Florida trees often become immobile in chilly weather, causing them to drop to the ground when the thermometer plummets.
By AP

Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Hawaii's Big Island

An earthquake hit after the volcano eruption but no significant damage is expected.
By AP

Hurricane Zeta Makes Landfall On Louisiana Coast

The storm is threatening to push up to 9 feet of sea water inland in the Gulf Coast region, with New Orleans squarely in its path.
By Kevin McGill, Stacey Plaisance and Rebecca Santana, AP

SoCal Utility May Have Sparked Wildfire That Forced 100,000 To Evacuate

The fire broke out and spread to over 11 square miles in Orange County in Southern California on Monday.
By Christopher Weber and Olga R. Rodriguez, AP