Natural Disasters
Typhoon Mangkhut Tears Through Southern China
A Category 5 storm with wind speeds above 250km/h tore through Hong Kong, leaving trees uprooted, widespread flooding and destruction......
Uncertain future for thousands evacuated in Vanuatu
With the threat of volcanic eruption still looming, more than 11,000 people have been evacuated from the island of Ambae......
Earthquakes in Mexico reveal solidarity… and inequality
This week, Mexico has been hit by two strong earthquakes, leaving millions of Mexican without a home, and a lot......
Mexico City Disaster
Mexico has been hit by another disaster, with the second earthquake in as many weeks claiming more lives, and causing......
After Hurricane Irma, then what?
Hurricane Irma destroyed houses, businesses, landscapes, and has taken many lives. The Caribbean islands have not been saved, far from......
After Hurricane Harvey, how prepared is Australia?
Hurricane Harvey caused at least two deaths and several injuries in Texas, where the most powerful hurricane to hit the......
Experts see promise in Cyclone Debbie’s destruction
Australia is often characterised as a continent of extremes – ‘a land of drought and flooding rains’. With yet another......
Peru floods are the worst in two decades
Peru, located in South America, has been hit by flash floods and mudslides this month. Peru’s capital, Lima, is reported......
Cyclone Debbie bears down on North Queensland
Currently at category 3, cyclone Debbie is set to emulate cyclone Yasi from 2011. With alerts from Townsville south to......
Japan: powerful earthquake off Fukushima
At around 5am this morning local time, Japan experienced an earthquake off the coast of Fukushima and subsequently issued Tsunami......