An earth scientist explains the impact that ice loss can have on the stability of the surrounding mountain slopes and glacial lakes.

Many people living in the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, Rocky Mountains, Iceland, and Alaska have experienced glacial lake outburst floods of one type or another.

Over the next week, tens of millions of Americans will be at risk of severe weather as a colossal storm marches across the country, threatening hurricane-force winds, major flooding, blizzard ...

Joe Edwards is a Live News Reporter based in Newsweek's London Bureau. He covers topics related to weather, climate, and extreme weather events. Joe joined Newsweek in April 2024 after graduating ...

Heavy rainfall and flooding damaged homes and vehicles in Australia, with locals even reporting shark sightings in inland canals. Cyclone Alfred formed over the Coral Sea on Feb. 22, NASA Earth ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Fraser Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. A minor flood warning was issued on the Mary River for Gympie and Dagun on Monday morning, and ...

Argentina declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed at least sixteen people. Video / AFP Argentina announced three days of national mourning on Monday after authorities ...

Flood warnings have been issued and several roads are closed after a massive overnight downpour. An emergency watch and act alert has been issued for the Sunshine Coast after intense overnight ...

Deadly floods struck Argentina. 16 people have died. Argentine President Javier Milei declared three days of mourning. Argentina announced three days of national mourning late on Sunday after ...

Vehicles are flooded after a powerful storm struck the city of Bahia Blanca, 600 km south of Argentina's capital, on March 7, 2025. PABLO PRESTI / AFP Argentina announced three days of national ...

Government pledges $9.2m in financial aid for Bahia Blanca, a port city of 300,000 people south of Buenos Aires. The deadly floods struck on Friday when a year's worth of rain, estimated to be 260 ...