Natural Disasters
Ripple Effects of New Zealand Earthquake Continue to This Day
November tremor sparked slow, deep movements in Earth’s crust that increase the chances of a similar severe quake within a year
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Weather
California’s Droughts and Deluges Traced to Atmospheric Waves
The wavelike patterns are caused by the Earth's rotation, and can have strong effects on local weather
Natural Disasters
Magnificent Mount Saint Helens Photos, Part 7
Further adventures in volcanic photography
Excitement on Etna: The Danger of Phreatic Eruptions [Video]
On an active volcano, you can do everything right and still end up in mortal peril
EARTH
Earth’s Lost History of Planet-Altering Eruptions Revealed
Geologists unearth signs of major volcanic events stretching back 3 billion years
Natural Disasters
Biggest Rivers Are Overhead
Atmospheric rivers can carry the same amount of water vapor as 15 to 20 Mississippi Rivers—and deliver punishing winds, too. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Environment
California Dam Crisis Could Have Been Averted
A dismissed lawsuit to strengthen the dam because of climate change effects predicted catastrophic flooding
Natural Disasters
Volcanic Eruption May Have Plunged the Maya into a “Dark Age”
A new study of ancient ash links an El Chichón eruption to a time of inexplicable cultural upheaval in Maya history
Climate Change
Florida Has Seen Bad Effects from Trump-Like Climate Gag Orders
The state, and North Carolina, had trouble planning for damaging erosion after orders similar to White House moves
The Future of Global Risk: A View from Davos
The latest edition of a report from the World Economic Forum updates its annual lists of global threats
Climate Change
Climate Change Is Raising Flood Risk in the Northern U.S.
Shifting rainfall patterns and the amount of water in the ground are likely causes for the heightened risk
Natural Disasters
Instant Peril: Flash Floods (and How to Survive Them)
Flash floods kill people worldwide. Find out how to survive
Climate Change
Boomtown, Flood Town
Climate change will bring more frequent and fierce rainstorms to cities like Houston
Natural Disasters
Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Killing Nearly 100
Rescuers used earth movers and bare hands to search for survivors among toppled buildings after an earthquake struck in Aceh province
Weather
Warming U.S. Could See Extreme Rains Increase Fivefold
More frequent, intense storms will put significant strain on infrastructure and agriculture
Natural Disasters
Extreme Tornado Outbreaks Are Becoming More Extreme
Lone tornadoes strike on fewer days, but outbreaks of multiple storms are occurring more often
Weather
Melting Permafrost Could Affect Weather Worldwide
It’s not just releasing greenhouse gases—it may also alter the ocean’s chemistry and circulation patterns
Natural Disasters
Tennessee Wildfire Is “Unlike Anything We’ve Ever Seen”
Scores of homes are gone and up to 2,000 people have been evacuated to emergency shelters
Natural Disasters
Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan
Fukushima residents urged to flee
Natural Disasters
Double Tectonic Shifts May Have Teamed Up in New Zealand Earthquake
One fault may have immediately triggered a big event on a second fault, experts say
