Disasters
Los Angeles Wildfires
Jan. 7 to Jan. 31, 2025
A series of fast-moving wildfire in Los Angeles forced evacuations, destroyed more than 18,000 homes, and strained emergency services amid dry and windy conditions lasting over 3 weeks.
Tibet Earthquake
Jan. 7, 2025
A series of powerful (7.1 magnitude) earthquakes struck the mountainous region of Tibet, China, taking more than 100 lives, damaging many homes, and displacing rural communities.
Suleja Oil Spill
Jan. 18, 2025
A major oil tanker spill in Suleja, Nigeria, leading to an explosion that have taken 77 lives, injured 25 others and displacing many more.
Santorini Earthquake
Feb. 4, 2025
A strong (5.3 magnitude) earthquake near Santorini, Greece, rattled the region and raised concerns over potential tsunamis, though no major damage was reported.
Mexico Bus Accident
Feb. 8, 2025
A deadly bus collision in southern Mexico on the Escárcega-Villahermosa highway resulted in the death of 41 individuals and leaving multiple injured.
Bolivia Bus Accident
Feb. 17, 2025
A bus plunged off a mountainous road in Bolivia, taking the lives of at least 30 passengers and injuring 14, highlighting the dangers of poorly maintained routes.
Thailand Bus Accident
Feb. 26, 2025
A brake malfunction on tour bus in Thailand causing the bus to lose control and roll into a ditch leaving at least 18 dead and 31 others injured.
South Africa & Botswana Severe Flooding
Extreme weather conditions swept through several regions in South Africa and Botswana leading to flash floods, severe storms and sporadic mudslides, harming communities, destroying infrastructures and further displacing many families.
Ōfunato Wildfires
Feb. 26 to Mar. 9, 2025
A rare wildfire ignited near Ōfunato, Japan, scorched forested areas and threatened small local towns before being contained, making it the largest wildfire in Japan in over 50 years.
Nepal Earthquake
Feb. 28, 2025
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck around Bhairab Kunda in the Sindhupalchok District in Nepal, causing minor damage and panic among residents. The tremor was felt across nearby regions, reminding locals of the devastating 2015 quake.
Cyclone Jude
Mar. 10 to Mar. 18, 2025
A powerful tropical cyclone swept across the Indian Ocean, bringing intense rains, flooding, and wind damage to coastal communities, leading to the death of 16 individuals and impacting many on its path.
USA Tornado Outbreak
Mar. 13 to Mar. 16, 2025
An early onset of tornado season in the U.S. produced numerous twisters across southern and central states, causing many fatalities and widespread property damage throughout.
Thailand & Myanmar Earthquake
Mar. 28, 2025
Multiple tremors (highest recorded at 7.7 magnitude) shook northern Thailand and eastern Myanmar, killing more than 2,700 people and causing widespread devastation through both countries.
USA Severe Storm & Tornado Outbreak
Apr. 2 to Apr. 6, 2025
Another wave of tornadoes swept across the U.S. Midwest and South, compounding damage from previous storms along with bringing about other weather challenges.
DRC Severe Flooding
Apr. 4 to Apr. 13, 2025
Torrential rains led to catastrophic flooding in the Democratic Republic of Congo, submerging homes, and reporting a death toll of at least 165 deaths with more than thousands of individuals displaced.