Natural Disasters

Feb. 16, 2026

Two Skiers Killed, One Injured in Avalanche in Northern Italy

The deadly incident occurred on the Italian side of Mont Blanc near the French-Swiss border.

Feb. 15, 2026

11 Cities at Risk of Being Underwater by 2100

Coastal flooding threat from rising sea levels and sinking land puts major urban centers in peril

Feb. 15, 2026

3.2M Earthquake Hits South of Sand Point, Alaska

The quake struck on Sunday afternoon, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Feb. 15, 2026

Four Tennessee Men Killed in Colorado Plane Crash

Authorities identify victims of deadly crash near Steamboat Springs

Feb. 14, 2026

Flood Risks Loom Over Texas Oilfield in Guadalupe River Basin

Hundreds of oil tanks sit in the floodplain, raising concerns about potential environmental disaster

Feb. 14, 2026

Small Plane Crashes Near Steamboat Springs, Killing All 4 Aboard

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash into mountainous terrain.

Feb. 14, 2026

4 Dead in Small Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs

Authorities investigating cause of crash into mountainous terrain

Feb. 14, 2026

South Carolina Winter Storm Death Toll Rises to 17

State health officials confirm additional deaths from hypothermia and traffic incidents.

Feb. 14, 2026

Four Killed in Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs

Small plane crashes into remote mountain terrain, killing all aboard

Feb. 14, 2026

Earthquake Felt in Northern Utah Friday Evening

The 3.6 magnitude quake was centered northwest of Magna.

Feb. 14, 2026

2.8 Magnitude Earthquake Reported in Irmo

The quake struck Friday evening near the town of Irmo, South Carolina.

Feb. 14, 2026

30,000 Trees Planted in Louisiana to Restore Hurricane Katrina Damage

The new trees aim to rebuild the natural barrier devastated by the 2005 hurricane.

Feb. 14, 2026

Minor Earthquake Hits Near Sparta, North Carolina

The 2.2 magnitude quake was the latest in a series of tremors to hit the region since 2020.

Feb. 13, 2026

Louisiana Coast Fortified with 30,000 New Trees Over 4 Years

Environmental groups work to restore wetlands and natural barriers around New Orleans to protect against worsening storms

Feb. 13, 2026

Thousands of Trees Planted to Protect Louisiana Coast from Worsening Storms

Environmental groups work to restore natural wetlands barrier around New Orleans

Feb. 13, 2026

Louisiana Coastal Restoration Effort Plants 30,000 Trees to Bolster Defenses

Community groups work to rebuild wetlands and forests to protect New Orleans from worsening storms

Feb. 13, 2026

South Carolina Shaken by Strongest Earthquake in 6 Months

Fourth quake to hit the state in 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

Louisiana Completes Largest Coastal Restoration Project After Hurricane Katrina

Twenty years after the devastating storm, the state has rebuilt 60 miles of barrier islands and beaches.

Feb. 12, 2026

Harris County's 100-Year Floodplain Could Grow 43% Under New FEMA Maps

Expansions driven by higher rainfall, more development, and better modeling technology

Feb. 12, 2026

Dramatic Sinkhole Swallows Shanghai Road Near Metro Construction

Incident highlights growing risks to urban infrastructure worldwide