#natural-disasters
Volcanoes and earthquakes are natural phenomena that can cause widespread destruction and have fascinated scientists and laypeople alike for... Read more
Volcanoes are formed when magma from the Earth's mantle rises up to the surface. When the pressure builds up, it can cause an eruption, which is when... Read more
The massive snowstorm that hit the northeastern United States in January of 2015 was named Winter Storm Juno. This storm was a historic blizzard that... Read more
Hurricanes can have a significant impact on the military, especially in areas where bases and training facilities are located. These facilities are... Read more
The French Revolution had a profound impact on the development of French natural disaster preparedness and response. Prior to the Revolution,... Read more
Turkey is home to several active volcanoes, each with the potential to cause significant hazards to both human and animal populations as well as the... Read more
Volcanic eruptions are natural disasters that can have devastating effects on both the environment and human populations. Some of the main hazards... Read more
In October 2015, the US state of South Carolina was hit by a massive flooding disaster. Heavy rainfall resulted in flooding of numerous rivers and... Read more
Earthquakes are a natural disaster that can cause widespread destruction and loss of life. They occur when tectonic plates shift, causing the ground... Read more
Turkey is a geologically active country with several active and dormant volcanoes. The most famous of these volcanoes is Mount Ararat, which is the... Read more