Natural disasters have intensified in the past month as the super El Nino phenomenon takes effect.

Whips of lightning cut a dramatic scene across a storm-darkened sky in Patagonia, Argentina. Most lightning occurs within ...

Nature rarely strikes without warning. From the nervous stamping of horses hours before an earthquake to the eerie green glow of storm clouds preceding a devastating tornado, our planet provides ...

Nature provides us with all the essential things to lead a beautiful life. However, nature can also take everything away in a matter of seconds. In recent years, the world has seen a lot of natural ...

Why do disasters happen? We often assume that it is humanity versus the environment that creates or averts natural disasters. After all, we are frequently told, nature bats last in this survival game.

Natural Hazards Research Australia and insurer Suncorp have today released a discussion paper highlighting the power of the environment in reducing the impact of disaster. The "Nature Positive ...

Texas, Georgia and Illinois are the three worst states for natural disasters. Hawaii, Alaska and Maine are the three states with the fewest natural disasters. Natural disaster frequency and losses are ...

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Looking to make the biggest impact during a crisis? Here’s how to help those affected by natural disasters right now.

Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have options if they're worried about paying their bills. The same holds true for other people with ...