Scientists believe the volcano may erupt any day now. (Modal verb "may" is followed by the base form of the verb.)
The storm raged outside while we were partying inside. (Past continuous tense to describe an ongoing action in the past.)
Firefighters are still trying to put out wildfires that have already burned more than 1.6 million acres of tropical forest. (Present continuous tense with "trying" followed by "to + verb".)
The magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Japan's Hokkaido island in September, 2018. (Simple past tense to describe a completed action in the past.)
Three houses collapsed in a landslide that took place this morning. (Simple past tense to describe a completed action in the past.)
8,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes as floodwaters flowed through the main streets. (Past simple passive voice because the people were acted upon.)
Most deaths occur during an earthquake when buildings collapse. (Simple present tense to describe a general truth/fact.)
The well-trained team rescued everyone after the avalanche. (Simple past tense to describe a completed action in the past.)
Right now, the building is shaking so violently I can't even stand up. (Present continuous tense to describe an action happening at the moment of speaking.)
The town experienced flooding while strong winds scattered debris across the streets. (Simple past tense to describe a completed action in the past.)