Natural Disasters – The Diplomatic Envoy

Volcano Erupts in St. Vincent

April 27, 2021January 6, 2022 Sarah Hyser 0 Comments Natural Disasters, St. Vincent, Volcano, North America

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

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

February 18, 2020 Matheus Bueno 0 Comments Earthquake, Puerto Rico, Natural Disasters

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

Illegal Immigration from Haiti Worsens After Abaco Crisis

February 12, 2019 Kevin Ingenito 0 Comments 2019, Immigration, Haiti, Natural Disasters

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

Questions Arise Over Brazil Dam Collapse

February 12, 2019 Julia Nicolls 0 Comments Latin America, Brazil, Natural Disasters, 2019, Infrastructure, environment

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.

World Summer 2018 International News Asia

Super Typhoon Mangkhut Again Spotlights Climate Change as a Factor

September 25, 2018October 31, 2018 Judy Koren 0 Comments Climate Change, Natural Disasters, 2018, Warming Oceans

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.

Hurricane Florence Strikes

September 25, 2018October 31, 2018 Tom McGee 0 Comments United States, Natural Disasters, 2018, Hurricane Florence

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

November 2017 2017 International News Europe

Hurricane Ophelia Wreaks Havoc on British Isles

November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 Megan Beauchamp 0 Comments Natural Disasters, British Isles, Hurricane Ophelia

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

Caribbean and Americas Pummeled by Natural Disasters

September 18, 2017September 17, 2017 Nathan Purtell 0 Comments Climate Change, Mexico, Caribbean, 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.