Six South Africans missing in Nepal floods named
Gift of the Givers has named the six South Africans missing in the Nepal floods, as a KwaZulu-Natal mother waits for word of her daughter.
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Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs past 1 400
The Venezuela earthquake death toll has passed 1 400 as rescue teams race a closing survival window three days after twin quakes struck near Caracas.
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Philippines 7.8 earthquake kills eight, triggers tsunami
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, 8 June 2026, killing eight and triggering tsunami warnings across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Japan on alert for second major quake after 7.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Tokyo
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on 21 April 2026, triggering a tsunami warning and a megaquake advisory that has put the country on high alert.
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All tsunami warnings lifted after Japan earthquake, but coastal advisories stay in place
All tsunami warnings are lifted after the Japan earthquake, but coastal advisories remain and residents are urged to stay clear of the sea.
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Watch: 50-metre sinkhole swallows busy Bangkok street [video]
A massive Bangkok sinkhole opened up near Vajira Hospital, swallowing vehicles and power poles, forcing evacuations but causing no reported injuries.
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US scientists warn of mega tsunami set for Pacific Coast within the next 50 years
Scientists warn that a mega tsunami, triggered by the Cascadia Subduction Zone, could devastate the US Pacific Coast within the next 50 years, threatening millions of lives and critical infrastructure.
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Earthquake rattles California as 4.3 magnitude quake hits San Bernardino County
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck San Bernardino County on Thursday morning, adding to a week of natural disruptions across California.
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Tsunami warning issued for California after powerful quake in Russia’s far east
A tsunami warning has been issued for California following a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East, prompting beach closures and safety advisories.
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Taiwan on tenterhooks as Typhoon Danas makes landfall
Typhoon Danas has prompted school and office closures in southern Taiwan as authorities brace for severe weather.
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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll eclipses 1,000: Here’s the latest
A massive earthquake near Myanmar has killed over 1,000 people, injured thousands more, and caused building collapses across Myanmar and Thailand.
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Avalanche kills 25, injures eight, in eastern Afghanistan
Initial reports about the Afghanistan avalanche cited eight fatalities, but disaster management officials later updated the death toll to 25 on Monday afternoon, cautioning that the figure might yet rise.
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Watch: 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Lima, Peru, caught on CCTV [video]
A CCTV camera stationed above a busy highway in Lima, Peru, caught the moment the city was rattled by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.
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Caught on camera: Aftermath of Colombia 5.6 magnitude earthquake [video]
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 5.6 rattled Colombia, with its epicenter near Cartago.
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Is it safe to visit Mauritius amid Cyclone Belal? – Here’s everything you must know
Planning to visit Mauritius? Make sure you are up-to-date on the latest updates about Cyclone Belal, expected to hit the island this week.
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Freak Waves: Understanding Their Causes and Occurrence in South Africa
This article explores the causes of freak waves and their prevalence in South Africa.
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Morocco’s earthquake wasn’t unexpected – building codes must plan for them
Seismic activity and its phenomena, like earthquakes, are not unusual in Morocco.
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Maui wildfires: Death toll updates, latest footage and news [video]
As the Maui wildfires raged uncontrollably, residents and visitors alike were forced to flee for their lives.
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Reports of another Johannesburg earthquake surface: Here are the latest updates
Reports have emerged of another earthquake that possibly rocked Johannesburg on Thursday, 29 June 2023. Here are the latest updates.
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Parts of Gauteng rocked by 5.0 magnitude earthquake
Parts of Gauteng were rocked by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, 11 June 2023. Here's everything we know.
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Jagersfontein disaster: Here’s when Eskom says power will be restored
The electricity company warned that other areas not receiving power from Centlec may have to wait longer for supply restoration.
