Chile’s Largest Botanical Garden Ravaged by Deadly Wildfire
One of the world’s largest botanical gardens in Viña del Mar, Chile, is nearly destroyed by a deadly wildfire, claiming 123 lives and millions of rare plant species.
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Devastating Forest Fires in Central Chile Claim Over 112 Lives
Devastating forest fires in central Chile’s Viña del Mar have killed over 112 people, left 1,600 homeless, and ravaged the city’s iconic botanical garden.
Powerful Storm Set to Bring Deadly Floods to Southern California
A powerful storm threatens Southern California this weekend with deadly floods and landslides, as heavy rainfall is expected to hit the region.
Iceland’s Volcanoes Reawaken: Experts Predict Centuries of Activity
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula is entering a new cycle of volcanic activity, with multiple eruptions since 2021 indicating centuries of potential eruptions ahead.
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northwest China’s Xinjiang
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Wushi County in Xinjiang, China, causing minor structural damage and prompting a swift rescue response with no casualties reported.
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu Islands, Says GFZ
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Vanuatu Islands at 0457 GMT on Friday, reports the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.
Iceland Volcano Erupts Again: Grindavik Safely Evacuated Amid Lava Flows
A southwest Iceland volcano erupted on Sunday, the fifth on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021. Lava flows reached Grindavik’s outskirts, but prior evacuations kept residents safe.
Southwest Iceland Volcano Erupts for Fifth Time on Reykjanes Peninsula
A volcano in southwest Iceland erupted on Sunday, reaching Grindavik’s outskirts. This marks the fifth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021, with no immediate danger to residents thanks to prior evacuations.
Rescue Efforts Underway After Japan’s 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake
Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture experiences a powerful 7.6 earthquake, resulting in extensive damage and casualties. Rescue teams continue their operations on the Noto Peninsula.
Japanese PM Kishida Holds Press Conference on Deadly Western Earthquakes
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida addresses the nation following powerful earthquakes in western Japan that killed at least 78 people.