Landslide Kills Multiple People

Itschia, an Italian holiday island, was struck by heavy rain that caused a landslide that left at least 2 people dead and dozens of others missing. A search and rescue operation is underway in Casamicciola Terme, and reinforcements are being sent from Naples, but weather conditions are complicating the search, Italy’s Civil Protection department told local outlets. Civil protection officials reported that eight people had been rescued by Saturday evening local time. 70 firefighters are …

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World’s Largest Volcano Sets Off Warning Signs Of Potential Eruption

Hawaii’s Big Island is being put on alert after a series of earthquakes near the Mauna Loa volcano. The U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday that there are no signs that Mauna Loa will erupt soon, but the volcano “continues to be in a state of heightened unrest.” Mauna Loa’s summit reservoir system is expanding, causing small earthquakes to occur beneath Mokuweoweo caldera and in a region just to the northwest of the caldera. Frank Trusdell, …

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