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20 years after Indian Ocean tsunami: A look at the deadliest disaster in modern history

On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southeast Asia, triggering the worst tsunami in recorded history. According to United Nations estimates, more than 220,000 people were killed, and significant damage was reported across 15 countries.

Twenty years have now passed since a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami ^[1] devastated communities in Southeast Asia, resulting in more than 220,000 confirmed deaths and millions displaced following the historic event.

On the morning of Dec.26, 2004, an

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Powerful waves of up to 60 ft destroy buildings and a portion of the Santa Cruz wharf Monday as a series of atmospheric river events produce life-threatening beach conditions along the West Coast and Hawaii. Dec. 24, 2024.

03:05 ^[1]

MARINA, Calif. – Rescuers continue to search for a man who was swept out to sea when rough surf hammered the Northern California ^[2] coast earlier this week even as more powerful waves ^[3] are set to hit the same area again.

The turbulent Pacific

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It's official, it's a white Christmas in New York City with at least 1 inch of snow on the ground in Central Park Wednesday morning. It's the first white Christmas for the Big Apple since 2009.

02:55^[1]

NEW YORK – For the first time in 15 years, New York City woke up to a white Christmas^[2] with snow on the ground in Central Park.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service office in New York^[3] were out in Central Park on Christmas morning

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FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen recalls saving a woman who was trapped in Atlanta floodwaters during Helene.

06:51 ^[1]

FOX Weather crews covered all kinds of extreme weather ^[2] events during 2024, from hurricanes ^[3] to blizzards, from tornado ^[4] outbreaks to historic flooding.Coverage of the recovery from those disasters continues.

While in the field reporting across

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A group of skiers in the French Alps caught video of an avalanche speeding down a mountainside.

01:09 ^[1]

AROSA, Switzerland – Snowboarder Sophie Hediger, who represented Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, died in an avalanche ^[2] Monday, according to the country’s ski federation.She was 26.

In a statement issued Tuesday ^[3], Walter Reusser,

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Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in Switzerland avalanche

AROSA, Switzerland – Snowboarder Sophie Hediger, who represented Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, died in an avalanche Monday, according to the country’s ski federation.She was 26.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Walter Reusser, CEO Sport at

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FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera.

00:58 ^[1]

NEW YORK – As millions begin the trek home from the Christmas holiday ^[2], they'll be dealing with wet conditions to close out the week with rain and thunderstorms ^[3] expected across a good swath of the country.

Meanwhile, snow levels are dropping

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Wintry precipitation could create slick travel conditions on Christmas Eve in major cities along the Interstate 95 corridor in the mid-Atlantic.

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NEW YORK – American Airlines lifted its temporary nationwide^[2] ground stop on Christmas Eve^[3] after a significant technical outage, but the lasting effects may cause rippling travel delays amid thunderstorms in the South^[4] and snow in the

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Back-to-back atmospheric rivers are moving through the West, causing life-threatening coastal conditions for California including massive waves up to 50 feet. High surf and coastal flood advisories are in place through Tuesday.

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Surfers and swimmers are being told to stay out of the Pacific Ocean ^[2] this week as up to 50-foot waves will pound the shores of California ^[3], causing life-threatening conditions that have prompted multiple water rescues.

Multiple atmospheric rivers ^[4]

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02:32 ^[1]

Dangerous waves brought down part of the Santa Cruz pier on Monday and prompted multiple water rescues from the Pacific Ocean ^[2] this week as waves up to 50-foot are forecast along the shores of California.^[3]

Multiple atmospheric rivers ^[4] are marching

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20 years after Indian Ocean tsunami: A look at the deadliest disaster in modern history

More rough surf headed for California as authorities search for missing man

New York City has first white Christmas in 15 years

Top viral moments from FOX Weather live reporting this year

Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in Switzerland avalanche at 26

Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in Switzerland avalanche

Stormy weather forecast to impact post-Christmas travel as millions return home

American Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after 'technical issue' amid storms, snow for travelers

Massive waves pound Northern California prompting water rescues

Chunk of Santa Cruz pier collapses as massive waves pound Northern California prompting water rescues

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