Articles tagged with #natural disasters
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Heavy Rain and King Tides Cause Flooding in California
The recent deluge of heavy rain and king tides has brought California to its knees, with flooding reported in several coastal regions. According to reports, numerous homes and businesses have been inundated, resulting in significant property damage and displacement of residents. Emergency Response U...
Washington State Contends with Devastating Flooding as Midwest Braces for Arctic Blast
The Pacific Northwest has been battered by heavy rainfall and strong winds in recent days, leading to severe flooding in several areas of Washington state. The National Weather Service has issued multiple flood warnings and advisories, with some regions experiencing as much as 10 inches of rainfall ...
100,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Rivers Rise in Washington State
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the entire state of Washington, with the worst-hit areas including the Skagit River Valley and the city of Seattle. Heavy rainfall over the past few days has caused the rivers to swell, leading to the evacuation orders and widespread floodi...
M7.5 Quake Strikes Northeastern Japan, Tsunami Warning Lowered to Advisory
The earthquake, which occurred at 11:36 PM local time on Thursday, was centered off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture and had a depth of approximately 600 kilometers. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) initially issued a tsunami warning for several coastal areas in the region, advising residents ...
Yosemite Rock Fissure Widens by 500 Feet Overnight
The sudden widening of the rock fissure in Yosemite National Park has left geologists and park officials scrambling to understand the cause of the dramatic change. According to reports, the fissure, which is located in the park's iconic El Capitan rock formation, has grown by approximately 500 feet ...