More than 100 homes were evacuated, and thousands of people were told to be ready to flee at a moment’s notice.

Premier David Crisafulli says yes, as do many readers in an online poll, in a clear break from Queensland’s Palaszczuk-era mandates. Mr Crisafulli, at the helm of the first southeast Queensland ...

As Japan marks the anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated large areas of the country’s northeast in 2011, experts have warned that the seismic conditions in an underwater ...

Japan has more than 400 small, inhabited islands that are uniquely exposed to the risks of natural disasters. In the event of a major earthquake, the islands' inherent isolation and, for some, remote ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed disaster relief payments for those affected by ex-Cyclone Alfred will be available from Tuesday. There are two payments which can be claimed, the ...

A journalist's decision to preserve the dignity of a child trapped in a volcanic mudslide offers a precious, human bent to the story of a forgotten natural disaster overseas. Video of a young ...

A Devon National Trust attraction has partially closed following a rock and mudslide. The Devil's Cauldron at Lydford Gorge has been closed and is expected to remain off limits to the public until ...

A National Trust trail in Devon has been partially closed following a major mudslide. The Devil's Cauldron at Lydford Gorge has been closed to the public and it is expected to remain closed until ...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship which exploded only minutes after takeoff disrupted hundreds of plane flights as the US is still grappling with a spate of aviation disasters. The rocket sent debris ...

As Queensland braces for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, kids and teens are making the most of it by tumbling down a mudslide. Photo shows New Year's Weather: Dark grey storm clouds over a green forested ...