This is how Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters: Poll
Most Americans impacted by flooding say climate change is at least partly to blame, but polls show less agreement on whether the government should act to prevent extreme weather.
Most Americans impacted by flooding say climate change is at least partly to blame, but polls show less agreement on whether the government should act to prevent extreme weather.
'I think this is it': Dad leaves goodbye voicemail to kids before being swept away in Texas flood
A Texas father, caught in a deadly flash flood, used his final moments to call his children and tell them he loved them, as the search continues for him while his wife has been found.
A Texas father, caught in a deadly flash flood, used his final moments to call his children and tell them he loved them, as the search continues for him while his wife has been found.
Texas flooding: More than 170 missing, at least 118 dead
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 118.
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has climbed to 118.
Texas floods: Death toll rises to 110; 161 remain missing in Kerr County
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has risen to at least 110. In Kerr County alone, 161 people remain missing.
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has risen to at least 110. In Kerr County alone, 161 people remain missing.
Trump plans to phase out FEMA: Here's what it means for states
President Trump says he wants to phase out FEMA and shift the burden to states, but many states don’t have the resources to manage disasters on their own, experts warn.
President Trump says he wants to phase out FEMA and shift the burden to states, but many states don’t have the resources to manage disasters on their own, experts warn.
Alpine village submerged in brown sludge after glacier collapse
A landslide near Blatten, Switzerland submerged an entire village in the Swiss Alps, leaving most of the homes and buildings under a mass of brown sludge.
A landslide near Blatten, Switzerland submerged an entire village in the Swiss Alps, leaving most of the homes and buildings under a mass of brown sludge.
Cuts hit National Weather Service, FEMA ahead of hurricane season
With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.
With the start of hurricane season just days away, FEMA, the federal agency tasked with disaster response, is "not ready," internal documents show.
Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
Elephants react to San Diego earthquake, swarm around young
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
Thailand and Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600: What to know
More than 1,600 people have died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday.
More than 1,600 people have died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday.
Anchorage on alert as fears of Mount Spurr, Alaska volcano eruption grow
Numerous small, shallow earthquakes continue to rumble under Alaska's Mount Spurr, prompting fears of an imminent eruption.
Numerous small, shallow earthquakes continue to rumble under Alaska's Mount Spurr, prompting fears of an imminent eruption.
Earthquake strikes near Maine's coast, shaking felt in Boston
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.
Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.
Aftershocks expected within next week following New Jersey earthquake: USGS forecast
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
State of emergency declared, Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuated after largest volcanic eruption in 3 years
The volcano eruption in Iceland forced the evacuation of the tourist destination Blue Lagoon and sent lava flowing toward the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík.
The volcano eruption in Iceland forced the evacuation of the tourist destination Blue Lagoon and sent lava flowing toward the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík.