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BBC: Dresden floods 'at their peak' BBC: Dresden floods 'at their peak'- Flood waters in historic Dresden appear to stabilise at record levels, but other east German cities remain under threat of being swamped. BBC: Czechs return to flooded homes BBC: Czechs return to flooded homes- Some people returned home as flood waters in Prague receded, but many areas of the historic city remained off-limits after the worst flooding … BBC: Russian flood region on alert BBC: Russian flood region on alert- An emergency is declared after floods strike the Black Sea coast, leaving at least two dead and forcing hundreds to evacuate. BBC: Russian flash floods wreak havoc BBC: Russian flash floods wreak havoc- Rescue work continues on Russia's Black Sea coast where 21 die in flooding, as other parts of Europe suffer severe downpours. BBC: Prague battles flood waters BBC: Prague battles flood waters- The Vltava river is on the brink of bursting through flood barriers in the Czech capital, as more people flee their homes across the country. BBC: Critical hours for inundated Prague BBC: Critical hours for inundated Prague- Tension mounts in the Czech capital amid fears that the rising river Vltava may burst through defences and swamp the historic Old Town. BBC: Prague starts massive clean-up BBC: Prague starts massive clean-up- As water levels start to recede, Prague surveys the damage inflicted by the worst floods in the Czech capital for 200 years. BBC: Eyewitness: Critical time for Slovak capital BBC: Eyewitness: Critical time for Slovak capital- The people of Bratislava are anxiously hoping the flood wave will pass without the river rising further. BBC: Defences hold fast in Bratislava BBC: Defences hold fast in Bratislava- The people of the Slovakian capital breathe a cautious sigh of relief but the danger has not yet passed. BBC: Floods wreak havoc in Germany BBC: Floods wreak havoc in Germany- A dam in south-east Germany bursts and cities are on the alert as flood waters sweep in from the Czech Republic. BBC: In pictures: Floods hit Europe BBC: In pictures: Floods hit Europe- Images of the flooding causing havoc in Russia and parts of eastern and central Europe. BBC: Prague's golden spires BBC: Prague's golden spires- The Czech capital, currently enduring its worst floods in more than a century, is one of Europe's most treasured cities. BBC: Prague floods surge to new peaks BBC: Prague floods surge to new peaks- Thousands are evacuated from the heart of the Czech capital, threatened by floods that are causing havoc across Europe. BBC: Flight before the flood BBC: Flight before the flood- BBC journalist Michal Ruzicka and his family were among those evacuated from the Karlin district of Prague, along with thousands of others. BBC: Czechs count the cost of floods BBC: Czechs count the cost of floods- Flooding in Europe looks set seriously to disrupt the Czech Republic's economy, forcing the government to borrow more. BBC: Czech actors fear for flooded theatre BBC: Czech actors fear for flooded theatre- A Czech theatre company at the Edinburgh Fringe speak of their helplessness as flooding in Prague threatens their families and liveliho… BBC: Zoo animals killed in Prague floods BBC: Zoo animals killed in Prague floods- An elephant and a hippopotamus are dead and a gorilla is missing after flood waters swamped Prague's zoo. BBC: Austrian anger grows over floods BBC: Austrian anger grows over floods- Nick Thorpe reports from Austria where scientists claim the current flooding could have been prevented. BBC: Dozens Dead Across Europe BBC: Dozens Dead Across Europe- More than 90 people are killed as floods sweep through countries from Germany to Russia. BBC: Battle to save Dresden's treasures BBC: Battle to save Dresden's treasures- Rescuers rush art works to higher floors as floodwater strikes ornate Baroque buildings restored after wartime bombing. BBC: Art saved from European floods BBC: Art saved from European floods- Priceless works of art and historic cultural landmarks appear to have been saved from the devastating floods in Prague and Dresden. BBC: In pictures: Europe's flood chaos BBC: In pictures: Europe's flood chaos- Images of the floods which have swept across Europe. BBC: Germany gears up for flood costs BBC: Germany gears up for flood costs- The German government, keen not to be seen as tight-fisted in an election year, promises a generous response to patch up flood damage. BBC: Dresden reels as floods hit BBC: Dresden reels as floods hit- Flood levels on the river Elbe are at a record high, forcing thousands of people from their homes as the city tries to protect its treasures. Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada- An interactive map with reports on recent earthquakes, including epicenter location, depth and magnitude. US Geological Survey - Recent Earthquakes in Hawaii US Geological Survey - Recent Earthquakes in Hawaii- Browse a list of the recent earthquakes that have occurred in Hawaii. 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