Natural disasters have been shaping the path of human history for thousands of years. They leave behind stories of destruction, fatalities, and eventually, survival. They also leave behind stories of ...

A catastrophic earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone threatens to upend life across the Pacific Northwest. Scientists warn that a magnitude 9.0 or greater event is not just possible—it is ...

Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. “He said there are children still stuck in the landslide, so he'll go and help them and come ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Residents of the valley of Vajont in Italy had reservations about a new hydroelectric dam--especially when cracks began to appear in the nearby ...

Some disasters don’t just destroy cities—they reshape civilizations. From volcanic eruptions that blotted out the sun to floods that inspired ancient myths, nature has always had the power to rewrite ...

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Distinguished Professor of Geography and Director of the Hazards Vulnerability & Resilience Institute, University of South Carolina When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban ...