After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake threw Japan off kilter Friday, prompting a watery surge that has engulfed the country’s northeast, tsunami warnings have been issued in abundance. What are countries in the waves’ path doing …
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BREAKING: 8.9 Earthquake Hits Japan, Followed by Tsunami
Japan was struck by a 8.9 earthquake off the northeastern coast of the island on Friday afternoon at 2:46 P.M. local time. Initially reported as a weaker earthquake, buildings in Tokyo shook for several minutes.
Leaving Kate Behind, Prince William to Visit Earthquake-Stricken New Zealand
Prince William’s visit to Australia and New Zealand’s disaster areas next week has caught victims by surprise. He’s not only representing the Queen for second time, but he’s also leaving his future bride behind.
Amid Year-Old Ruins, Haiti Resumes its Carnival Celebration
A little more than a year ago, at least 800,000 people in Haiti’s capital, Port-Au-Prince, were killed when an earthquake decimated the city sending the Caribbean nation into further turmoil. In a continuing emergency situation, …
Family Auctions Off Boulder That Landed in Living Room After New Zealand Quake
Affectionately named “Rocky,” the boulder has become a veritable part of the Johnsons’ home. But now they want it gone – to the highest bidder.
History Unearthed: Time Capsules Pulled from New Zealand Quake Rubble
As Christchurch looks to build a new future post-earthquake, they’ll also have a glimpse into the past after two time capsules were found in the ruins.
Shaking Down South: 4.7 Magnitude Quake and Aftershocks Rattle Arkansas
The first temblor hit at 11:00 p.m. Sunday night, and the quaking continued through the night with three substantial aftershocks.
From the Rubble to the Chapel: Trapped NZ Woman Rescued In Time to Get Married
A wedding toast “to life” has never been so meaningful.
New Zealand Quake: Many Tourists Among the Hundreds Still Missing
New Zealand’s Tuesday earthquake has left a death toll that has now climbed to over 100, with more than 220 people still missing. But the tragedy goes far beyond New Zealand’s shores, as visitors from China, Japan, Taiwan, …
New Zealand Miracle: Woman Saved After Spending 27 Hours Under Earthquake Rubble
New Zealand rescuers pulled out a woman alive who had been trapped in rubble for over 24 hours after a massive 6.3 Christchurch earthquake left at least 75 people dead on Tuesday.
6.3 Earthquake Hits New Zealand, Leaving Scores Dead
A devastating 6.3 earthquake hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch late last night, leaving at least 65 people dead.
Haiti’s “Baby Doc” Returns: A Look Back At the Ruthless, Lavish, Former Leader
On Jan. 16, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, Haiti’s long-time dictator, returned to his former country. Two days later, he was taken to a courthouse by police, marking a bizarre and shocking homecoming for a largely …