3 d. ago Huge 6.3 earthquake hits Indonesia in Pacific region's 'Ring of Fire'

The epicentre of the quake, which struck at around 5:24 pm (0824 GMT), was around 193 kilometres northwest of the town of Abepura in Papua, USGS said.

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4 d. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Incredible drone footage of blazing landmark as people flee

The blaze at Edinburgh's popular tourist site Arthur's Seat spread rapidly on Sunday with police warning people in the area to stay away from the site of the fire

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4 d. ago Powerful earthquake hits Turkey leaving least one person dead and many injured

At least one person has been killed after a powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake and a series of aftershocks rocked Turkey on Sunday night, the country’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has confirmed.

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5 d. ago Edinburgh fire LIVE: Arthur's Seat up in flames as people 'flee down hill'

A major fire has broken out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh with people seeing fleeing down the hill to avoid the flames currently blazing across the iconic landmark

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6 d. ago Times Square shooting: Three injured as bodies seen on ground at tourist hotspot

Footage from the scene shows people fleeing after gunshots rang out

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7 d. ago New CCTV shows ceilings caving in as Russia hit by massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Newly released CCTV footage shows ceilings collapsing as one of the most powerful earthquakes in history rocked buildings in Russia last week.

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8 d. ago Alaska earthquake strikes just miles from volcano that could erupt at any time

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has hit Alaska just miles from Mount Spurr, which has been showing signs of unrest and is at risk of an imminent volcanic eruption

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9 d. ago ‘Unprecedented’ wildfire burns area size of Paris in southern France

Advancing blaze scorches 16,000 hectares near Spanish border, destroying homes and forcing people to fleeHundreds of firefighters are battling to stop the spread of a fast-moving wildfire in southern France after one woman died and nine people were injured as the blaze scorched a vast area of the Corbières hills.The blaze burned an area the size of Paris over one afternoon and night and was still burning on Wednesday evening, making it the second biggest fire in France in 50 years. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Russia nuclear submarine base damaged after earthquake – report

Satellite images show damage to floating pier at Rybachiy base after last week’s 8.8-magnitude earthquakeA nuclear submarine base in Russia’s remote far east region was damaged last week after one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the area in decades, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing satellite images.Photos captured by Planet Labs, a commercial satellite imaging firm, show damage to a floating pier at the Rybachiy submarine base on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Six Russian volcanoes now erupting after string of earthquakes

An earthquake that hit 8.8 on the Richter scale has caused six volcanoes to erupt across Russia with ash clouds being shot 26,250ft into the sky by the explosions

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1 week ago More than 140 migrants believed dead as boat capsizes off Yemen

Shipwreck in Gulf of Aden with 154 Ethiopians onboard leaves only 12 survivors, with the rest missing and presumed dead, says UN agencyA boat has capsized off Yemen’s coast leaving 68 African migrants dead and 74 others missing, the UN’s migration agency said.It was the latest in a series of shipwrecks off Yemen that have killed hundreds of people fleeing conflict and poverty in hopes of reaching the wealthy Gulf Arab countries. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Major earthquake hits Russian coast again as Tsunami warning issued

Residents around Russia and the Pacific are being told to brace again for potential tsunamis after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia for the second time

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2 w. ago How have you been affected by the earthquake and tsunami across the Pacific?

We would like to hear from people who have been affected by the earthquake’s effect across the PacificA powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early on Wednesday and has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, with the first waves hitting Hawaii.Tsunami waves were also felt in Russia and Japan, where evacuations have taken place, and Alaska. Warnings have been issued for North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russia 7.4 magnitude earthquake caught on camera before tsunami warning

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday, July 20, at a depth of 12 miles.

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3 w. ago Hawaii thrown into chaos after monster 7.5 earthquake sparks ‘tsunami watch’

Hawaiian officials issued a 'tsunami watch' shortly after a massive earthquake measuring 7.5 in magnitude hit off the state's coast last night (Saturday, July 19)

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3 w. ago Monster 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Russia as tsunami threat issued

There have been a series of tsunamis detected off the coast of Russia, with the largest tremors measuring around 7.4 in magnitude, with authorities now warning people

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4 w. ago Powerful earthquake hits Naples as terrified residents flee into streets

The earthquake is one of the biggest to hit Naples in decades

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4 w. ago Earthquake hits Naples 'like a bomb', with people fleeing into the streets as city is rocked by its most powerful tremors in 40 years

The quake measured the same magnitude as an earthquake recorded in the region on March 13, the strongest to hit the region in 40 years.

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4 w. ago Earthquake hits Naples, with 'terrifying roar then strong tremor' sending people fleeing into the streets

A powerful earthquake has rocked the city of Naples and the surrounding region.

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4 w. ago Thousands of Americans flee to higher ground after monster 7.3 earthquake triggered tsunami warning

Thousands of Americans are bracing for a tsunami after a major 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit off the US coast.

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