Deadly earthquake and flash floods hit northern Afghanistan

Deadly earthquake and flash floods hit northern Afghanistan

A deadly earthquake magnitude 5.6 (USGS) struck Hindu Kush, northeastern Afghanistan, on April 24, 2013 at 09:25 UTC (13:55 local time). Epicenter was located in Nangarhar province, 11 km (6 miles) S of Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan and 25 km (15 miles)

Deadly landslides and floods across Indonesia

Deadly landslides and floods across Indonesia

Seasonal rains and high tides in recent days have caused widespread flooding across much of Indonesia. North Sulawesi province’s capital city, Manado in Indonesia, was hit by heavy rains that triggered floods and landslides on February 17, 2013 responsible for

January “king tides” threaten coastal areas worldwide

January “king tides” threaten coastal areas worldwide

High tides will be extra high everywhere around the world this week because the Earth is at perihelion – the point in its orbit at which it is closest to the Sun. Occurring several times a year, king tides happen when the Earth, moon and sun align in a way that

Devastating floods in Nigeria displaced more than 2 million people

Devastating floods in Nigeria displaced more than 2 million people

Since July, devastating floods affected 30 of the Nigeria's 36 states, displacing more than 2 million people.  The Nigerian Red Cross said there’s no telling when families will be able to return, and when they do, they will need help

Flooding along the Brahmaputra River in northeastern India (satellite view)

Flooding along the Brahmaputra River in northeastern India (satellite view)

Heavy monsoon rains caused  flash floods and landslides in northeastern India. Flooding along Brahmaputra River caused displacement of more than 1.7 million people living around its banks. States of Sikkim, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are the worst affected.The