
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from natural disasters, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 231 stories have been published about natural disasters which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering Natural Disasters?Natural Disasters often is covered by Left and Center Media sources.
Left39%
Center38%
Right23%
Top News Stories
Environment · LimaMagnitude 7.2 quake shakes a remote region of southern Peru on Thursday. Quake swayed some buildings in La Paz, the capital of neighboring Bolivia. Quake was also felt in Peruvian cities such as Arequipa, Tacna and Cusco. No immediate reports of damage or injury.See the Story
Peru earthquake: 7.2 magnitude quake shakes south of country
Coverage: 37 sources
Protest · AbadanHundreds take to streets in southwestern Iran demanding justice after tower block collapse. Large section of the 10-storey Metropol building crumbled on Monday, causing one of Iran's deadliest such disasters in years. At least 10 people were arrested following the incident, including the mayor and two former mayors.See the Story
Iran Protesters Seek Justice as Building Collapse Toll Rises
45% Center coverage: 27 sources
US & Canada · BeijingAt least 15 people have died in torrential rains across southern China, state media reported. Eight died in two building collapses from landslides in Fujian province. Five others died and three were missing in Yunnan province, about 1,200 kilometers away. Three children were swept away by floodwaters in Guangxi region.See the Story
13 dead, 3 missing after torrential rains in southern China
39% Right coverage: 18 sources
Asia · Timor-LesteA 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of East Timor, the U.S. Geological Survey says. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake was also felt in Darwin, Australia, which lies across the Timor Sea from the epicenter.See the Story
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Lospalos, East Timor
50% Right coverage: 10 sources
US & Canada · Santa FeTwo fires that merged to create largest wildfire in New Mexico history traced to planned burns. Firefighting costs already surpass $132 million, climbing by $5 million a day. At least 330 homes destroyed as flames raged through nearly 500 square miles (1,300 square kilometers) of high-altitude pine forests.See the Story
Two US Forest Service Prescribed Burns Became Massive Fire
62% Center coverage: 16 sources
Asia · JakartaA boat with 43 people on board capsized off Indonesia's Sulawesi island. Rescue teams were looking for 26 people missing on Saturday. Authorities said they think the accident was caused by a fuel shortage and bad weather. See the Story
Indonesia rescuers search for 26 after boat capsizes
Coverage: 11 sources
Asia · DarwinNorthern Territory capital rocked by an earthquake that lasted for a half minute. There were more than 500 "felt" reports so far. The quake originated nearly 140km away in East Timor. The Bureau of Meteorology told concerned locals there was no tsunami threat as a result of the earthquake.See the Story
Darwin hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake
34% Center coverage: 6 sources
US & Canada · OttawaHydro Ottawa has restored power to more than 151,000 customers. As of Friday evening, 26,000 homes and businesses remained without power. Hydro Ottawa still has over "150 events" to be managed and completed. The city of Ottawa is launching a new neighbourhood cleanup program.See the Story
Here's what we know about the storm cleanup in Ottawa today
Coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · OttawaRob Hayami died Wednesday after being injured in the powerful storm that hit Ottawa on May 21. Hayami loved to play the guitar and had a great ear for music, according to his friend Steve Hamre. He leaves behind his son, his wife Kristine McGillivray, his brothers Geoff and Steven and his parents Hiroshi and Jane.See the Story
'It feels like a nightmare': Friends, family mourn loss of Ottawa man killed by storm
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
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Latin America · Mexico CitySee the Story
Strong earthquake shakes south Mexico; no injuries reported
50% Left coverage: 6 sources
US & Canada · OntarioSee the Story
Clean up, power restoration efforts underway after destructive Ontario storm
Coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · OttawaSee the Story
'I don't think I'm cursed': Ottawa neighbourhood weathered tornado then derecho in just 4 years
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · OntarioSee the Story
Lessons to be learned after derecho tests Canada's new severe storm alert
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Middle East · AbadanSee the Story
Death toll reaches 10 in building collapse in southwest Iran
38% Left coverage: 21 sources
Floods · AssamSee the Story
Floods kill 25 in India's Assam, displace thousands
55% Right coverage: 11 sources
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