2011 – Christchurch NZ – Earthquake

2011 – Christchurch NZ – Earthquake Just after midday on February 22, 2011, the magnitude-6.3 quake killed 185 people and injured thousands. The disaster sparked a mammoth international recovery effort.…

2010 – Pakistan – Floods

2010 – Pakistan – Floods The United Nations reported the floods had affected 13.8 million people and the Pakistani government appealed for more urgent relief efforts to cope with the…

2009 – Ashmore Reef Australia – Explosion

2009 – Ashmore Reef Australia – Explosion On the morning of April 16, 2009, a 25-metre diesel-powered fishing boat exploded near Ashmore Reef, 840 km west of Darwin. The boat…