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February 19, 2025 Sofia Diaz

North Queensland Faces Devastating Floods

Devastating and record-breaking floods have affected the North Queensland region in Australia, with torrential rainfall beginning on January 28 and lasting throughout the week. Reports disclose that some areas were hit with up to one meter [about 3.3 feet] of rainfall, says The Guardian, causing the floods to become severe and claiming the lives of two people in Ingham. The torrential rainfall drove hundreds away from their homes in fear of flood devastation.

2025 International News

January 27, 2025 Elizabeth Denton

Hollywood in the Wake of Fires

The Southern California fires have blazed through Los Angeles, impacting many communities, especially the entertainment industry.

2021 April 2021 International News Americas

April 27, 2021 Sarah Hyser

Volcano Erupts in St. Vincent

A series of devastating volcanic eruptions on the island of St. Vincent has forced thousands to flee. According to BBC News, the volcano La Soufrière first erupted on Thursday, April 9, after a series of earthquakes, with the most devastating eruption happening the morning of Monday, April 12. The volcano is emitting a 20,000-foot cloud of smoke, ash, and superheated noxious gas that can travel at over 120 miles per hour. Scientists speculate that this eruption could continue for weeks or even months.

February 2020 International News Americas 2020

February 18, 2020 Matheus Bueno

Puerto Rico Hit by Earthquakes: Government Holds Back Aid, Prompting Protests

It has not been a good start of the decade for the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico, as, in January, the U.S. territory has been the victim of multiple devastating 5.0 magnitude earthquakes.

World February 2019 International News Americas

February 12, 2019 Kevin Ingenito

Illegal Immigration from Haiti Worsens After Abaco Crisis

On February 3, a large group of Haitian immigrants attempted to sail to Abaco, an island chain in the North Bahamas, which resulted in many of them drowning off the coast of the islands.

February 2019 International News Americas

February 12, 2019 Julia Nicolls

Questions Arise Over Brazil Dam Collapse

On January 25, a dam in Brazil’s Minas Gerais region holding black iron ore waste collapsed and caused the death of over 120 people. At least 220 people are still missing.

Summer 2018 World International News Asia

September 25, 2018 Judy Koren

Super Typhoon Mangkhut Again Spotlights Climate Change as a Factor

On Saturday, September 15, Super Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the northeastern tip of the Philippines, specifically on the island of Luzon.

September 2018 U.S.

September 25, 2018 Tom McGee

Hurricane Florence Strikes

Hurricane Florence has already caused record-shattering flooding and 42 deaths.

November 2017 2017 International News Europe

November 14, 2017

Hurricane Ophelia Wreaks Havoc on British Isles

On Monday, October 16, Britain and Ireland were faced with lashing 80 mph winds and battering rain as Hurricane Ophelia made its way to the British Isles.

2017 International News Americas

September 18, 2017 Nathan Purtell

Caribbean and Americas Pummeled by Natural Disasters

The effects of climate change are now being felt in the United States, Central America, and throughout the globe in the form of storms, earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes.