Natural disaster
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting
Defense Minister Israel Katz called for the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority to develop a multi-year plan to address earthquake preparedness.
6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles western Japan, infrastructure disruptions reported
Flash floods in Indonesia's North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missing
Afghanistan floods leave 17 dead, thousands affected - AP
Twin earthquakes in Turkey were most powerful in recorded history - study
Magnitude is a fundamental parameter for measuring the power of earthquakes and is of great interest to scientific research and the general public.
Russian volcano erupts, spewing out a vast cloud of ash
The Shiveluch volcano erupted just after midnight reaching a crescendo about six hours later, spewing out an ash cloud over an area of 108,000 square kilometers.
Four killed, 9 injured in avalanche in the French Alps
Rescue services are continuing the search for more victims and are in the process of identifying those involved.
Tornado pummels central Arkansas, killing at least 20, injuring dozens
The twister struck Arkansas as an immense blast of extreme spring weather swept much of the United States, menacing the nation's midsection from Texas to the Great Lakes with dangerous thunderstorms
14 dead in 6.8M earthquake in Ecuador
The earthquake struck at a depth of 66.4 km (41.3 miles) about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the city of Balao in the province of Guayas.
IAI reveals technology to help rescuers locate disaster survivors
The ResQCell can be used to rapidly and efficiently find survivors of natural disasters, combat or terrorism.
Many Israeli cities at high risk for earthquake unprepared - comptroller
A high-intensity earthquake is expected to occur within the next 50 years between southern Lebanon and the Dead Sea along the Syrian-African Rift.
6,600 foreigners, mostly Syrians, killed in Turkey’s earthquakes - analysis
The number 6,600 likely means that other missing Syrians will also be added to this number, perhaps as many as 10,000 eventually.
Victims of earthquake in Turkey recall horrifying ordeal
The devastating earthquake in Turkey destroyed more than just buildings, it shattered lives.
Syrian earthquake victims need funding, report shows - analysis
In the early days after the earthquake, the lone crossing to Syria from Turkey, Bab al-Hawa, was closed due to damage. Today, Syrians on both sides of the border continue to suffer.
