#natural-disasters

Monsoons and typhoons are both large-scale weather patterns that can cause significant damage and destruction in affected areas. However, there are...    Read more

Volcanoes and earthquakes are natural phenomena that can cause widespread destruction and have fascinated scientists and laypeople alike for...    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

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

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

The San Andreas Fault is a geological fault that runs through California for about 800 miles. It is a transform fault, which means that it forms the...    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

Oceanic plate movements are a major cause of earthquakes and tsunamis. These movements occur at the boundaries between plates, where tectonic...    Read more

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

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