#natural-disasters
The French Revolution had a profound impact on the development of French natural disaster preparedness and response. Prior to the Revolution,... Read more
Volcanoes and earthquakes are natural phenomena that can cause widespread destruction and have fascinated scientists and laypeople alike for... Read more
Geology plays a critical role in the study of natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods. Understanding the geological... Read more
Hurricanes have had a significant impact on the development and settlement of coastal regions throughout US history. These powerful storms have... 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
Volcanic eruptions are natural disasters that can have devastating effects on both the environment and human populations. Some of the main hazards... Read more
Space exploration has given us a unique perspective on the Earth and the natural disasters that occur on it. Satellites in space can provide us with... 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
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
Oceanic plate movements are a major cause of earthquakes and tsunamis. These movements occur at the boundaries between plates, where tectonic... Read more