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The 15 conflicts in the following list have caused at least 1,000 and fewer than 10,000 direct, violent deaths in the current or previous calendar year. [2] Conflicts causing at least 1,000 deaths in one calendar year are considered wars by the Uppsala Conflict Data Program.
Disasters and accidents 2024 California wildfires In Malibu , California , United States , the Franklin Fire spreads to more than 2,800 acres, prompting over 20,000 people to evacuate.
The Gaza Strip is experiencing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the Israel–Hamas war. [1] [2] The crisis includes both an impending famine and a healthcare collapse.At the start of the war, Israel tightened its blockade on the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in significant shortages of fuel, food, medication, water, and essential medical supplies.
Places around the world are suffering as 2024 seems on track to be the hottest year ever recorded. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
The World Health Orgnisation (WHO) has warned that survivors of the devastating earthquakes felt across Turkey and Syria face the threat of a “secondary disaster” if aid does not reach them ...
List of countries by natural disaster risk; List of all known deadly earthquakes since 1900; List of disasters in Canada; List of disasters in Indonesia; List of disasters in the Philippines; List of disasters in Thailand; List of natural disasters in the British Isles; List of natural disasters in Haiti; List of natural disasters in New Zealand
In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 250 people in the past week. Three others died in Pakistan. Widespread flooding has been reported in North Korea near the border with ...
An eruption on 16 March injured 10 people, including a BBC News television crew, after magma exploded upon contact with snow. [97] [98] 3 Mount Ontake [99] Japan 2014 63 A phreatic eruption and pyroclastic flow occurred without warning, killing 63 people. Deadliest eruption in Japan since 1902, first volcano-related deaths in Japan since 1991. 2