Haiti earthquake caused by a 'new fault'

The January earthquake in Haiti which claimed more than 200000 lives and left over 1.5 million homeless was caused by a previously unknown fault line, scientists have reported. (BBC Report)

Largest tidal turbine in the world unveiled

The AK-1000 is 22.5m tall and is believed to be the largest tidal turbine in the world. (BBC Report)

Natural Hazards continue to cause havoc in Asia

There has been continued flooding in Pakistan and more than 700 people have now been confirmed dead as a result from the massive landslide in China.

The Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari returned home to anger as 1500 people have been confirmed dead and 13.8 million people badly affected.

Meanwhile, in China a further 1000 people are still missing along with 700 confirmed dead as a landslide destroyed buildings and buried people. Rescuers are searching by hand in very remote areas. BBC Report and Video.

China landslide kills dozens

A huge landslide in China has killed at least 127 people in the Gansu province. (BBC Report)

Pakistan Floods

Floods hit Pakistan

Food Shortage Report

Major flooding has occurred in Pakistan killing over 1400 people. The army is struggling to get aid to people cut-off by the flooding as Monsoon rains continue in South Asia (BBC Report)