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People watch as Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts in Kailua-Kona on May 11, 2025, for the 21st time.
HAWAII ON EDGE

Lava-Spewing Volcano Forces Trails to Close in Hot Spot

Hawaii officials reported a surge in tourism since the volcano became active again in 2024, with 1.8 million visits in 2025 to see the lava-spewing attraction.

Reagin von Lehe

PEREIRA, COLOMBIA - AUGUST 10: People gather in the streets after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 18 people and causing damage in Pereira, Colombia, on August 10, 2026. The earthquake was felt across much of the country, with authorities continuing to assess the extent of the damage and possible additional casualties. (Photo by Alexis Munera/Anadolu via Getty Images)
‘YOU ARE NOT ALONE’

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Buildings Crumble

The 7.4-magnitude quake could be felt in at least three neighboring countries.

Fiona O'Reilly

Aeon shopping mall collapse
QUAKE COLLAPSE

People Trapped as Monster Earthquake Destroys Mall

More than 150,000 residents fled to evacuation centers as a tsunami warning was issued.

Will Neal

Police Officer Instructing What to Do
QUAKE ALERT

Powerful Mexico Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning

The powerful offshore tremor was felt across southern Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador as officials monitored for dangerous waves.

Charlie Sherwood

Members of the French 7th Civil Security Training and Intervention Regiment make a recognition in a damaged building in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela, June 29, 2026. Hopes were fading on June 29, 2026 of finding survivors more than four days after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, as residents grow increasingly frustrated with the government's response to the disaster that has killed at least 1,450 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.
GLIMMER OF HOPE

Miraculous Stories of Survival Emerge After Earthquakes

A 21-year-old man was pulled from the rubble more than five days after the earthquakes.

Fiona O'Reilly

Yimvert Berroteran of Venezuela runs with the ball during the FIFA Under-17 World Cup match between Egypt and Venezuela at Aspire Academy on November 07, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.
'HEART-WRENCHING FAREWELL'

Soccer Star, 18, Dies in Venezuelan Earthquakes

The player is just one of over a thousand Venezuelans who have died in the twin earthquakes.

Muskaan Arshad

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Venezuela earthquake
RISING TOLL

Devastating New Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquake

The disaster killed hundreds, and injured thousands.

Will Neal

TOPSHOT - Police gather in front of a collapsed Jollibee fast food restaurant after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on June 8 killed at least one person and collapsed buildings, police said, as the disaster sparked tsunami warnings across the region. (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP via Getty Images)
KILLER QUAKE

Intense Footage Shows Building Collapse After Deadly Quake

The magnitude 7.8 earthquake left at least 19 dead and 12 missing while triggering tsunami alerts in the region.

Will Neal

A tourist is assisted after being evacuated from a hotel during a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico on January 2, 2026.
MOVING AND SHAKING

Earthquake Shakes Up Mexican President’s Press Briefing

The 6.5 magnitude earthquake put the president’s presser on pause.

Vic Verbalaitis

New York
I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE

3.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Up New York City

The epicenter was near Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.

Catherine Bouris

Russian President Vladimir Putin
PIER PRESSURE

Tsunami Damages Putin’s Pacific Nuclear Submarine Base

The facility houses most of the nuclear submarines in Russia’s Pacific Fleet.

Isabel van Brugen

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