Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will strike, but it represents a meaningful jump over typical odds.
Tag: Weather
Storm Floodwaters in Indonesia Turned Logs Into Floating Projectiles
Many logs became forces of destruction in Indonesia last week, in a sign that deforestation compounded the devastation wrought by a cyclone.
Reckoning With a New Era of Deadly Floods
The floods and landslides that have killed more than 1,350 people in recent weeks are a grim reminder of the risks of a warming planet.
In Photos and Video: Devastating Floods Swamp Parts of Asia
Images of the destruction caused by storms that have torn through South and Southeast Asia.
Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam Have Killed Over 1,200. Here’s What to Know.
Hundreds more were still missing and millions have been displaced in the rain-drenched region, with Sri Lanka and Indonesia hit particularly hard.
Parts of Southern Ontario Pummeled by Snow Squalls and Heavy Winds
More localized bands of squalls were expected to form, with up to two feet of snow possible in some areas, according to Canada’s forecast agency.
Sri Lanka Battered by Cyclone as Death Toll Climbs to 69
Torrential downpours and high winds struck large parts of the island nation as Cyclone Ditwah churned northwest toward India.
Deadly Flooding in Thailand Prompts Rescues and Evacuations
The military sent troops, helicopters and boats to rescue stranded people. At least 33 people have been killed and more than two million displaced over the past week.
Images From Vietnam’s Year of Deadly Wet Weather
Scientists suggested that climate change could make central Vietnam a global hot spot for destructive storms. This year has seemed to prove the point.
A Million Evacuated as Typhoon Fung-Wong Hit the Philippines
Grabbing children and leaving their homes behind, residents evacuated before Typhoon Fung-wong hit.