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- Kilauea Shoots Lava So High It’s Seen On Satellite7 hours agoCaptivating new video shows an impressive eruption at Hawaii’s most active volcano. Kilauea has been erupting on and off since December, but the lava fountains on March 26 were so tall, the heat was captured by a satellite. See the stunning images and learn why the USGS was concerned about volcanic glass.
- Wildfires Still Burning Uncontained In North Carolina8 hours agoThe battle against three wildfires continued on Tuesday in North Carolina as the two largest of the three continued to burn completely uncontained. The blazes have consumed at least 7.5 square miles. The fires are being fueled by high winds, low humidity, dry conditions and downed trees from Hurricane Helene.
- Dozens Killed, Two Ancient Temples Destroyed In South Korea Wildifires10 hours agoWildfires were ravaging the southern region of South Korea Wednesday, leaving dozens of people dead, including a helicopter pilot who was aiding in the firefight. The fires have burned more than 200 structures, including two treasured ancient Buddhist temples, and are reported to be among the worst on record in the country.
- Ancient Buddhist Temples Reduced To Rubble In South Korea10 hours agoWildfires have ravaged South Korea, reducing Buddhist 1,000-year-old temples to ashes. Buddhist followers are mourning the loss of the historic sites, which were both home to state treasures. The fires have killed at least 27 people.
- Cherry Blossom Season Begins In Tokyo18 hours agoA beautiful sight is in store in Japan's capital as cherry blossom season begins. Here's what to know about it, and how long it's predicted to last.
- Mandatory Evacuations As South Carolina Wildfires Grow2 days agoPeople across two counties were told to leave their homes Tuesday night as two wildfires exploded in size in South Carolina. The Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires are being fought together by more than 100 firefighters. Watch this video for the latest on what’s causing the fires to spread rapidly.
- Falling Trees: An Underreported, Deadly Danger During Severe Weather2 days agoMultiple people are killed each year due to falling trees during storms or other weather, but there is no good record of the exact number. Here's why it happens, and what you can do to stay safe.
- Wildfires Fueled By Strong Winds Kill 24 In South Korea2 days agoWildfires in South Korea are being fueled by strong winds and are among the worst the nation has ever seen in terms of land burned. The fires have consumed more than 67 square miles, destroyed more than 200 structures and killed at least 24 people. The Korea Forest Service has raised the wildfire warning to the highest level for the entire country.
- Wildfires Explode In Size In South Carolina; North Carolina Fires Still Uncontained2 days agoFire conditions worsened Tuesday, leading to an expansion in uncontained fires in South Carolina as fires continued to burn in North Carolina as well. One fire, the Persimmon Ridge Fire in South Carolina, tripled in size as "extreme fire behavior" was reported.
- Teen Triggers Avalanche, Becomes Fourth Person Killed By Alaska Snow Slides This Month3 days agoA 16-year-old died Saturday after triggering an avalanche in Turnagain Pass, Alaska. His death comes after weeks of warnings of the avalanche danger in the area and it follows the deaths of three heliskiers on March 4.