Tag: disaster
Where severe weather threat is heading next l GMA
The tornado outbreak on May 2nd and May 3rd comes after an extremely quiet April for severe weather. Chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the…
Officials weighing federal investigation into deadly condo collapse
At least 10 people have been killed in the disaster and more than 150 people are still unaccounted for. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM…
Nearly 1,300 dead, hundreds missing after Haiti earthquake l GMA
A U.S. crew has arrived to aid in search and rescue efforts after a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti on Saturday morning. READ MORE:…
Haitians grieve as earthquake death toll rises to more than 1,400
Many Haitians are sleeping outside, afraid that buildings will collapse in an aftershock. source
Death toll in Haiti surpasses 1,400 after earthquake l GMA
The Caribbean country’s rescue mission was hampered after Tropical Depression Grace hit overnight. LEARN MORE: As Haiti reels, Naomi Osaka pledges to donate tennis tournament…
U.S. forces evacuate from Afghanistan after fears for their lives overran Kabul’s airport | ABC News
U.S. forces continue to evacuate Americans and partners from Afghanistan after Afghans fearing for their lives overran Kabul’s airport. Plus, desperation is growing in Haiti…
Separate storm system devastated parts of Tennessee, leaving dozens dead, several missing | ABC News
A separate storm system devastated parts of Tennessee, leaving at least 21 people dead and 20 others missing after flash floods swept through on Saturday….
Volcano eruption forces thousands to flee on popular Spanish island l GMA
Five thousand people have been evacuated after a volcano on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma erupted on Sunday for the first time since…
Our melting planet: James Longman reports from ‘extraordinary’ Arctic Circle
ABC’s James Longman reports from the Arctic Circle on a disaster unfolding every hour, of every minute, of every day and why we all need…
Storms move east as more than 50 twisters are reported in 8 states
An 81-year-old man was killed when a car crashed into his house after tornadoes struck several cities in Ohio, including Dayton. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
Aftershocks rock California after 2 major earthquakes
The strongest earthquakes in California in 20 years caused power outages, sparked fires and created uncertainty in businesses and homes across the state. READ MORE:…
Dozens of wildfires burn from Texas to Oregon
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the fires, including one massive blaze burning near a nuclear site in Idaho. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2Zb8Nmc #ABCNews…
Record wildfires rage in Amazon rain forest l ABC News
Over 9,500 fires have broken out since last week in forests that produce 20% of the world’s oxygen. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2TWNumy #ABCNews #Amazonia #Amazon #AmazonFire…
Rescue teams move in position ahead of monster storm | ABC News
The volunteers that make up Team Rubicon will provide immediate aid to communities affected by disaster. #ABCNews #RescueTeam #TeamRubicon #Volunteers #Hurricane #Dorian source
Fire crews battle raging infernos in California | ABC News
Hundreds of thousands of people evacuated due to the Kincade fire which burned over 55,000 acres in Northern California. #ABCNews #KincadeFire #Wildfire #Evacuation #Emergency source
5 dead, multiple injured and missing after New Zealand volcano erupts l ABC News
The surprise eruption occurred just after 2 p.m. on White Island and spewed ash 12,000 feet into the air. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/36jhez6 #ABCNews #NewZealand #WhiteIsland…
Celebrities pledge financial aid to battle Australian fires l ABC News
Pink, Nicole Kidman and more say they will give money to help battle the blazes that are spreading across Australia. LEARN MORE: https://abcn.ws/36vw9Xp #ABCNews #AustralianBushFire…
On the front lines of fires in Australia as thousands flee l ABC News
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee shares a look at the fires that have scorched at least 2,000 homes. #ABCNews #AustraliaOnFire #Australia source
At least 25 killed, 3 missing after Tennessee tornado l ABC News
The National Weather Service said one deadly twister spanned more than 50 miles and registered as an EF-3 that has left more than 30,000 customers…
President Trump surveys Tennessee tornado damage l ABC News
President Donald Trump visited disaster areas in Tennessee on Friday, just days after storms that whipped across the state left 25 dead and many more…