Natural disaster
Israel’s humanitarian mission to Venezuela reflects its national character - editorial
As Venezuela recovers from devastating earthquakes, Israel’s rescue mission reflects the values that have long defined the Jewish state.
At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end, Xinhua says
Landslide buries 33 people, 16 remain trapped in Gansu, China as tornadoes, typhoons hit
WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation returns home after week of intense aid operations in Venezuela
Scientists uncover evidence of tsunami in ancient Israel
Understanding how previous tsunamis affected the coastline can help us plan for future tsunamis.
New York City is sinking into the sea due to its real estate - study
The heavy skyscrapers throughout New York City are contributing to the city's slow sinking into the water.
Israel must increase efforts to prepare for disaster - editorial
The Jewish state has sent more than 15 aid missions abroad after natural disasters over the years, despite being under-prepared at home.
Twin earthquakes in Turkey were most powerful in recorded history - study
Magnitude is a fundamental parameter for measuring the power of earthquakes and is of great interest to scientific research and the general public.
Russian volcano erupts, spewing out a vast cloud of ash
The Shiveluch volcano erupted just after midnight reaching a crescendo about six hours later, spewing out an ash cloud over an area of 108,000 square kilometers.
Four killed, 9 injured in avalanche in the French Alps
Rescue services are continuing the search for more victims and are in the process of identifying those involved.
Tornado pummels central Arkansas, killing at least 20, injuring dozens
The twister struck Arkansas as an immense blast of extreme spring weather swept much of the United States, menacing the nation's midsection from Texas to the Great Lakes with dangerous thunderstorms
14 dead in 6.8M earthquake in Ecuador
The earthquake struck at a depth of 66.4 km (41.3 miles) about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the city of Balao in the province of Guayas.
IAI reveals technology to help rescuers locate disaster survivors
The ResQCell can be used to rapidly and efficiently find survivors of natural disasters, combat or terrorism.
Many Israeli cities at high risk for earthquake unprepared - comptroller
A high-intensity earthquake is expected to occur within the next 50 years between southern Lebanon and the Dead Sea along the Syrian-African Rift.
