# Natural Disaster

This year

2023

# southeast france

Four killed following avalanche in French Alps

The avalanche occurred near Mont Blanc earlier today.

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Apr 9th 2023, 4:26 PM

# Earthquake

Rescue efforts continuing in Turkey and Syria following large earthquakes as death toll rises

Ireland, the US, the EU and Russia have all sent condolences and offers of help.

The first quake was centred about 96km from the Syrian border outside the city of Gaziantep.

Ireland, the United States, the European Union and Russia have all sent condolences and offers of help.

The Embassy of Ireland in Turkey has said Irish citizens who are in the affected area and need urgent consular assistance can make contact.

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Feb 6th 2023, 8:05 PM

All time

# Kumamoto

Two dead after flooding hits southern Japan

More than 75,000 residents in the southern prefectures of Kumamoto and Kagoshima were asked to evacuate.

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Jul 4th 2020, 9:55 AM

Voices

Cyclone Idai: A father searches the rubble for his dead children as millions are at risk of food shortages

It is hard to describe the utter devastation of the worst natural disaster to hit the Southern Hemisphere, writes Gabriella Pandini.

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May 28th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Oklahoma

Two killed and 29 injured as 'devastating' tornado tears through US mobile home park

The tornado struck El Reno, near Oklahoma City, on Saturday night.

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May 26th 2019, 7:20 PM

# Natural Disaster

Fast-moving wildfires kill at least five people and force 157,000 to evacuate their homes in US

Fires are burning across the western US state of California.

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Nov 9th 2018, 9:19 PM

# Natural Disaster

Indonesia reluctantly accepts international help as it struggles to reach 200,000 desperate victims

Rescue efforts have been hampered by a lack of heavy machinery and severed transport links.

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Oct 2nd 2018, 7:20 AM

# Sulawesi

Indonesian earthquake and tsunami death toll grows as authorities prepare for 1,300 victims

Medicines are running out and rescuers are struggling with a shortage of heavy equipment.

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Oct 1st 2018, 8:36 AM

# Sulawesi

Almost 400 killed in Indonesian earthquake as hospitals struggle to cope

The main airport in Palu is expected to stay closed for at least 24 hours, complicating disaster relief efforts.

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Sep 29th 2018, 1:16 PM

# Tsunami

Tsunami hits Indonesia after powerful earthquake

The 1.5 metre tsunami slammed into Sulawesi island.

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Sep 28th 2018, 6:32 PM

# Volcan de Fuego

Children among 25 people killed after Guatemala volcano erupts

Search efforts for those who are missing were suspended last night due to dangerous conditions.

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Jun 4th 2018, 7:50 AM

# Disaster

'They have nowhere else': Sierra Leone mudslide victims move back to homes in danger zone

The August mudslide killed more than 1,000 people and there are fears for another landslide in the next rainy season.

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Jan 7th 2018, 12:00 PM

# Hurricane Maria

Donald Trump has accused Puerto Ricans of wanting 'everything done for them'

The island has been left without electricity and running water due to two hurricanes hurtling across the island.

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Sep 30th 2017, 5:47 PM

# Freetown

Deadly Sierra Leone floods one of the worst single-day disasters in its history

The death toll is expected to rise as around 600 people are still missing. The President has appealed for a global response.

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Aug 15th 2017, 8:16 PM

# Freetown

Over 300 dead after mudslide sweeps through Sierra Leone's capital

Thousands have been left homeless and there’s an “overwhelming number of dead” after severe flooding and mudslides in Freetown.

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Aug 14th 2017, 5:01 PM

# Colombia

'Under the mud I am sure there are more': Mudslides kill 112 people in Colombia

The incident was triggered by intense rains.

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Apr 1st 2017, 7:13 PM

# oh hell no

Council plans massive €19m visitors centre and tree top walkway at Hellfire Club

Critics say the plans will damage the natural environment of the mountainous region.

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Mar 19th 2017, 7:30 AM

# overworked

'Grave doubts' that Irish hospitals could cope with a massive disaster

“We would struggle to deliver care” warns consultant in emergency medicine as waiting lists and overcrowding dominate health sector.

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Feb 12th 2017, 7:10 AM

# massive quake

Five dead and more than 1 million evacuated from homes in Chile earthquake

Buildings were reported to have swayed as far away as Buenos Aires.

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Sep 17th 2015, 9:14 AM

Voices

We’re playing God with the lives of the poorest people on Earth

When it comes to climate change, we can’t blame ‘Acts of God’ for destroying our planet. We can only blame ourselves.

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Jul 21st 2015, 1:30 PM

# Destruction

Lives reduced to rubble: Remembering the Haiti earthquake five years on

More than 220,000 people lost their lives in the disaster.

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Jan 12th 2015, 6:30 AM

# Natural Disaster

Rescuers dig through mud after Indonesian landslide kills 8 people

100 people are still unaccounted for following the landslide.

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Dec 13th 2014, 7:34 AM

# Evacuation

Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines

The evacuation has been stepped up by authorities.

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Dec 6th 2014, 3:02 PM

# Mount Ontake

More than 30 feared dead in Japan as volcano continues to erupt

Official say 45 to 49 hikers sheltered overnight in cabins on the mountain.

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Sep 28th 2014, 8:01 AM

# Pacific Ring of Fire

Amazing video captured by Japanese hikers running for cover as volcano erupts

At least eleven hikers were injured when Mount Ontake started spewing ash and smoke.

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Sep 27th 2014, 2:30 PM

# Natural Disaster

350 dead and 2,500 feared lost after landslide flattens Afghan town

Villagers were at Friday prayers in two mosques when they were swamped by a tide of debris

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May 2nd 2014, 9:42 PM

# Aid

Rain puts 'fear in the eyes of children' in the Philippines

“You can see the little children when it starts to rain, you can see the fear in their eyes, that what they thought was the end of the world but managed to survive is coming back for them.”

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Nov 29th 2013, 7:16 AM

# Philippines

The heartbreaking tale of the babies of Typhoon Haiyan

In Tacloban, babies continue to arrive and are the most vulnerable to the region’s problems.

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Nov 17th 2013, 2:30 PM

# typhoon haiyan

US aircraft carrier steams in to Philippines as UN admits slow response

The head of the UN humanitarian fund says that six days on, logistical problems mean help still hasn’t reached some places.

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Nov 14th 2013, 7:58 AM

Voices

Column: People in the Philippines are desperate, stunned and hopeless

As a Filipino, I know we’re a resilient nation – but this time the devastation is so great that people are truly desperate. This sort of disaster is simply unprecedented, writes Dr Natasha Reyes.

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Nov 12th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Philippines

In Pictures: Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan attempt to leave Tacloban

Evacuation flights from the devastated city are scarce, meaning that tensions are rising.

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Nov 12th 2013, 9:48 AM

# Philippines

Gilmore announces €1m emergency fund for Philippines relief effort

200 tarpaulins, 85 family tents, 10,000 blankets and other basic food and hygiene necessities are also being sent.

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Nov 10th 2013, 6:30 PM

# Death Toll

Over 100 people confirmed dead in Philippines typhoon, death toll could reach 1,000

The typhoon moved on to Vietnam today.

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Nov 9th 2013, 9:28 AM

# Natural Disaster

One of the most powerful typhoons on record hits Philippines

Super Typhoon Haiyan – with winds of 315km/ph – smashed into coastal communities before dawn today.

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Nov 8th 2013, 6:52 AM

# Conservation

This group is digitally preserving the world’s heritage sites for future generations

War and natural disasters are causing destruction so a non-profit organisation plans to digitally scan 500 heritage sites over the next five years.

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Oct 5th 2013, 10:00 AM

# pets on a plane

In an emergency situation your pet can now travel without its passport

Dog and cat owners can rest assured that if a natural disaster strikes or they are caught up in political unrest, they can now bring their pets home without clearing the usual inspections.

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Jul 27th 2013, 9:45 AM