#natural-disasters

wb_cloudy  Which US state was hit by a deadly tornado outbreak in April of 2015?

In April 2015, a deadly tornado outbreak hit the United States, affecting several states across the country. However, the state that was hit the...    Read more

water_damage  Which US state was hit by a massive flooding disaster in October of 2015?

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

ac_unit  What was the name of the massive snowstorm that hit the northeastern United States in January of 2015?

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

contact_support  How did the French Revolution influence the development of French natural disaster preparedness and response?

The French Revolution had a profound impact on the development of French natural disaster preparedness and response. Prior to the Revolution,...    Read more

whatshot  What are the potential hazards associated with Turkish volcanoes?

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

warning  How do hurricanes impact the military, particularly in areas where bases and training facilities are located?

Hurricanes can have a significant impact on the military, especially in areas where bases and training facilities are located. These facilities are...    Read more

landscape  What is the world's largest active volcano?

The world's largest active volcano is Mauna Loa, located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Mauna Loa is a shield volcano and is considered to be one of...    Read more

whatshot  What are the main hazards associated with volcanic eruptions, such as lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and ashfall?

Volcanic eruptions are natural disasters that can have devastating effects on both the environment and human populations. Some of the main hazards...    Read more

whatshot  How do volcanoes erupt?

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

nature  How do hurricanes impact wildlife and their habitats?

When a hurricane strikes, it can have devastating effects on wildlife and their habitats. High winds, flooding, and storm surge can cause significant...    Read more