On April 26, 1986, the world's worst nuclear disaster befell the Chernobyl, Ukraine Power Plant. Unlike the 2011 Fukushima, Japan nuclear crisis, the Chernobyl reactor explosion was caused by human … [Read more...] about 10 interesting facts about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
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Australia wildfire containment efforts given a boost by heavy rain and flooding
Australia’s wildfire and drought-stricken east coast is getting some much-needed relief Friday in the form of heavy rains.New South Wales -- the state hardest hit by wildfires – is experiencing some … [Read more...] about Australia wildfire containment efforts given a boost by heavy rain and flooding
New Zealand volcano eruption leaves ‘no signs of life’ on island
Authorities scrambling to search for survivors after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted said Monday that aerial searches have revealed "no signs of life" since the eruption.The New Zealand … [Read more...] about New Zealand volcano eruption leaves ‘no signs of life’ on island