Natural disasters – The Durango Herald

Ferocious cyclone strikes Pacific island nation of Fiji

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Residents of Fiji were beginning to clean up and assess the damage Sunday after a ferocious cyclone tore through the Pacific island chain overnight. Ther...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

East Coast feels snowfall’s impact

NEW YORK – Brilliant sunshine and gently rising temperatures followed the mammoth blizzard that paralyzed Washington and set a single-day snowfall record in New York City, enabling millions ...

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Blizzard on East Coast brings area to standstill

At least 18 dead from monster storm

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Alabama tornado adds to storm woes in South

More storms expected in Mississippi

DATE: Dec 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hiker surprised by massive rockslide near Burnt Timber Creek Trail

Rockslide took place close to trail by Lemon Reservoir

DATE: Oct 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durangoan ‘broken’ by the scene in Nepal

Karma Bhotia: Where to begin to help?

DATE: May 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: John Peel

‘My heart was broken,’ Himalayan owner says

Nepal native Karma Bhotia is witnessing Kathmandu carnage firsthand

DATE: Apr 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning facts that may shock you

Odds are low, but Colorado ranks high on death list

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Anatomy of an avalanche

There’s no substitute for knowledge when heading into the backcountry, but even then danger lurks

DATE: Feb 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sudden storm strikes

Rain, mudslides, hail close roads, raise havoc

DATE: Sep 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘We’re gobsmacked by the enormity’

Part-time resident weathers the Oklahoma tornado

DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

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