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    hurricane Isaias infra red satellite imagery - 12:07 AM on October 8, 2026
    World Weather
    Extreme
    United States and Mexico

    Tropical Storm Isaias Nears Hurricane Strength in Gulf of Mexico

    Tropical Storm Isaias is nearing hurricane strength in the Gulf of Mexico, with hurricane and storm-surge warnings in effect along the US Gulf Coast.

    Oct 8, 2026
    6 min
    A U.S. coast guardsman searches for survivors in New Orleans in the Katrina aftermath.
    Tropical Systems

    Hurricane Katrina: The Failures Behind the Flood

    A detailed look at the systemic engineering flaws and levee breaches that caused catastrophic flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.

    Sep 23, 2026
    21 min
    Sea surface temperature anomalies across the Pacific Ocean, highlighting a pronounced band of cooler-than-average waters along the central and eastern equatorial Pacific — a key signature of developing La Niña conditions.
    Global-Scale Climate Drivers

    How Does La Niña Form? The Complete Meteorological Guide

    Learn how does La Niña form through ocean-atmosphere coupling and trade wind shifts. Explore the ENSO cycle and see how Pacific cooling impacts weather.

    Sep 4, 2026
    11 min
    Cracked roadway and damaged buildings in a Venezuelan city centre following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.
    World Weather
    Extreme
    Venezuela

    Venezuela earthquake update: What is known so far after the magnitude 7.5 quake

    Get the latest Venezuela earthquake update after a magnitude 7.5 event. Check the impact, tsunami risk, and safety advice in our full report.

    Jun 25, 2026
    6 min
    Earthquake near Mindanao, Philippines. Seismograph shows seismic waves. News graphic about quake intensity, tsunami, and safety.
    World Weather
    Extreme
    Philippines

    Philippines earthquake update 2026: magnitude 7.8 quake off Mindanao

    Get the latest Philippines earthquake update 2026. A magnitude 7.8 quake hit Mindanao with tsunami checks and relief efforts underway.

    Jun 9, 2026
    5 min
    Madagascar drought's ongoing crisis: arid landscape, desperate villagers, empty fields, dry riverbeds.
    World Weather
    High
    Madagascar

    Madagascar drought update: Southern Madagascar crisis continues

    Get the latest Madagascar drought update. Food insecurity and water scarcity persist in Le Grand Sud as communities face agricultural failure.

    Jun 9, 2026
    5 min