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Aid convoy reaches remote region of Afghanistan after earthquake

Afghan government helicopters and trucks deliver aid. At least 1,000 people died and 1,500 were injured.

Afghanistan

Germany promises aid to Afghanistan’s areas hardest hit by earthquake

Aid is beginning to trickle into the war-torn country, as poor road conditions hamper rescuers trying to reach survivors of Wednesday's deadly quake.

Afghanistan

Taliban supreme leader in aid appeal as earthquake kills 1,000 people

The powerful quake hit the eastern Paktika province on the border with Pakistan, and authorities fear many more people are trapped or dead in the rubble of their homes.

Afghanistan

Powerful overnight earthquake kills at least 1,000 in Afghanistan

It's Afghanistan's deadliest earthquake in two decades.

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Green News

Unpredictable volcano in the Philippines spews out 1km-long ash cloud

The Philippines is in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', where volcanic activity and earthquakes are common.

Home

Europe’s first earthquake map to help cities and regions most at risk

Scientists have mapped earthquake risk for the whole of Europe, giving tools to decisionmakers to build more resilient communities.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earthquake in Bosnia hits several cities, kills one person

A 5,6 magnitude earthquake hit the southern part of the small Western Balkan nation, causing damage to property and killing a 27-year-old woman in Stolac near Mostar.

Climate

27,000 tremors shake Azores island as scientists try to solve 'enigma'

The number of daily quakes in Sao Jorge has decreased in recent days but experts are not sure if that trend will continue.

Travel News

'I'm scared to death': Island destination braces for an earthquake

About 200 of the recorded earthquakes, with a magnitude of up to 3.3, have been felt by the population.

Portugal

Azores island authorities prepare evacuations amid earthquake fears

Six straight days of minor tremors have stoked fears of a possible major earthquake or volcanic eruption.

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Japan residents deal with earthquake aftermath

The 7.4-magnitude quake off the coast of Fukushima derailed a bullet train, opened cracks in highways and threw products from shelves in shops.

Indonesia

Several killed after 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sumatra

The earthquake sent more than 5,000 people fleeing their homes.

Netherlands

‘Stop Oil Extraction in Rotterdam’: angry residents sign petition

Two thousand people in south Rotterdam have signed a petition urging authorities to stop the extraction of fossil fuels underneath some 70,000 homes.

Iceland

Iceland raises alert level for country's most active volcano

Authorities say the remote volcano is likely to erupt after increased seismic activity.

Indonesia

At least 34 dead and scores injured in Indonesia volcanic eruption

The sudden eruption of Mount Semeru on Indonesia’s most densely populated island of Java killed at least 34 people and injured dozens.

Spain

La Palma: Authorities urge people to wear masks due to toxic gas

High concentration levels of sulphur dioxide from the volcanic gas emissions prompted authorities to suspend workers' access to the southern zone and urged the population to wear masks and avoid outdoor activities on Monday.

Spain

Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma hit by more earthquakes

Three hundred more citizens have been evacuated from their homes as the lava flows continue to advance northwest.

Pakistan

At least 20 dead as powerful earthquake strikes southwest Pakistan

Authorities expect the death toll to rise even further after a powerful earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and many flimsy mud houses in southwest Pakistan.

Travel News

Crete earthquake: Is it still safe to travel?

Here’s everything you need to know if you have a holiday booked to Crete.

Greece

At least one dead as multiple earthquakes rock Crete

More aftershocks can occur in the "next hours/days", the EMSC has warned.