Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

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Tsunami warning after powerful earthquake rocks Japan

The magnitude 7.1 quake prompted warnings for a number of coastal regions.

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View of Japanese coastline, where a tsunami alert has been issued following a powerful earthquake.

Massive magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Chile

Authorities are checking for possible damages to people, alterations to basic services or infrastructure" as a result of a magnitude 7.3 earthquake.

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Chile has been struck with a strong magnitude 7.3 earthquake.

Massive magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits close Australian neighbour

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Southern Philippines has been hit by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.

Alarming map reveals Australia’s worst disaster hotspots

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Australia’s disaster hotspots have been put on the map, with a report also showing how climate-driven catastrophes are pushing people from their homes.

Two dead as floods ravage southern Germany

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Persistent heavy rain has led to widespread flooding in southern German towns such as Reichertshofen (AP PHOTO)

Millions of Aussies warned to brace for heavy rain, flash flooding

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Flash flooding fears amid hours of heavy rain