Hawaii lava on course to hit gas station, stores
Lava from a volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is on course to reach a shopping center with a gas station and a supermarket in seven to 10 days, officials said Monday.
Lava from a volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is on course to reach a shopping center with a gas station and a supermarket in seven to 10 days, officials said Monday.
Earth Sciences
Dec 16, 2014
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A growing lava stream threatening homes on Hawaii's Big Island is expanding as it heads toward a small rural town.
Earth Sciences
Oct 24, 2014
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Evacuations of 2,819 people have occurred in the wake of the huge King Fire blazing out of control near the Eldorado National Forest. The King Fire is burning in steep terrain in the South Fork of the American River Canyon, ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 22, 2014
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Rural Hawaii residents still recovering from a tropical storm are keeping a nervous eye on a lava flow that may reach their community within a week.
Earth Sciences
Sep 4, 2014
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Scientists are monitoring lava flowing from a Hawaii volcano eruption that could threaten homes.
Earth Sciences
Aug 25, 2014
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Environment Canada has issued a high health risk warning for Yellowknife and surrounding area because of heavy smoke in the region due to forest fires. Currently 160 wildfires are burning across the region. There are no plans ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 21, 2014
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Guatemala authorities say lava flowing from the Pacaya volcano near Guatemala City is prompting the evacuation of those living nearest the crater.
Earth Sciences
Jan 12, 2014
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What is the best evacuation strategy during a flood threat? Contingency plans are particularly focused on preventative evacuation. However, that is not always feasible or smart. Instead Bas Kolen demonstrates that it can ...
Social Sciences
Sep 25, 2013
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A heatwave stifled Japan Sunday as the temperature topped 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit ) in two cities, leaving at least four people dead over the weekend, officials and reports said.
Environment
Aug 11, 2013
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Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano has blown steam for days, prompting authorities to prepare for possible evacuations, but residents are used to their towering neighbor's rumblings and keep going to work without fear.
Earth Sciences
May 14, 2013
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