Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

The Civil Protection and Emergency Management of Iceland has elevated the Bardarbunga aviation color code to orange which means Bardarbunga volcano is exhibiting signs of elevated unrest above known background level.

Recent Natural Disasters 2014: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report.

A flooded coal mine in China has left two dead and trapped 14 others, Xinhua News Agency reported. Coal mine flood occurred at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Anzhishun Coal Mine in the city of Jixi. Rescue work for those trapped is still ongoing.

Recent Natural Disasters 2014: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report.

Torrential rain and hailstorm in Peshawar region of Pakistan have claimed lives of at least 16 people and injured 60 others, Geo News reported.

Heavy rains and flooding in Niger have claimed lives of at least 12 people and left thousands without food or shelter. According to the AP, Niger has been hit by an alternating series of droughts and floods in recent years, causing hunger. Original post: Natural Disasters List August 15, 2014