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250 killed, thousands injured as earthquakes strike Iran
Two earthquakes measuring 6.3 and 6.4 struck 11 minutes apart northeast of Tabriz and southwest of Ahar, Iran on Saturday 11th August. This was followed by hundreds of smaller aftershocks which made the search and rescue operation difficult. 250 … Continue reading
Recent Flooding Disasters Around The World
Tanzania 20 people have been killed and hundreds left homeless in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by floods that occurred on the 20th December 2011. The floods were caused by the heaviest rainfall the country has witnessed since 1961. Dar es … Continue reading
Philippines Floods
Flash Flooding in the Philippines has left almost 1000 dead with many still missing. The rains from Typhoon Washi caused rivers to burst their banks in the night which led to the devastation. The areas worst hit were Iligan and Cagayan … Continue reading
Earthquakes Strike Christchurch, New Zealand
A series of Earthquakes have struck in Christchurch, New Zealand leaving power outages and damage. The city, which was hit by a devastating earthquake earlier in the year killing 182 people suffered a series of earthquakes ranging from a magnitude … Continue reading
40 killed in Van as another earthquake strikes Turkey
A magnitude 5.7 struck the city of Van in eastern Turkey on 9th November. The earthquake struck just a few weeks after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the same region, killing at least 600 people, injuring over 1600, leaving over … Continue reading
Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes Turkey
Eastern Turkey has been struck by a magnitude 7.2 Earthquake which has left almost 300 people killed and many more injured. The city of Ercis was one of the worst hit areas with many buildings collapsing. Although some survivors have … Continue reading
Flash Flooding in Spain
Spain has been hit by flash flooding after experiencing heavy rains with some fatalities including a British couple who were swept away whilst at a market in Costa Blanca.
Flooding in Bangkok,Thailand
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok and surrounding areas have been severely affected by flooding. Heavy monsoon rains over the past 2-3 months have led to over 12 million people being affected in what is being described by many as some … Continue reading
Wildfires in Texas affect more than 1500 homes
The Wild Fires in Texas have continued to rage due to high winds and continued dry conditions. In Bastrop County, a 16 mile wide fire destroyed more than 800 homes and left two people dead. Around 4000 people had to … Continue reading
20 dead, 50 missing as Typhoon Talas strikes Japan
20 people have been killed and at least 50 are missing after Typhoon Talas struck western Japan on Saturday 3rd September. The powerful typhoon had winds of up to 108 km per hour (68 miles per hour) when it made … Continue reading