A hurricane is an example of a natural disaster.

Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can include tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more.

A hurricane is an example of a natural disaster.

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About Disasters

Hurricanes, tsunamis, tornados, and more. Natural disasters shape our life.

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Mudslides differ from landslides as they are characterized by heavy rain and the movement of debris.

The Worst Mudslides in History

Earthquakes are measured with the help of a seismograph. Image credit: Andrey VP/Shutterstock.com

Where Do Most Earthquakes Occur?

Lake Nyos, Cameroon.

What Was the Lake Nyos Disaster?

A monument to the Kyshtym Disaster in Kyshtym, Russia. Editorial credit: Marina Zezelina / Shutterstock.com.

What Was the Kyshtym Disaster?

A Santa Monica apartment building destroyed by the Northridge earthquake in 1994.

The Most Earthquake Prone US States

Hurricane Katrina

What Happened In Hurricane Katrina?

Asteroid impact on Earth is considered to be one of the major

The Cretaceous-Paleogene Extinction Event

Several theories have been suggested to explain the cause of the Devonian extinction.

The Devonian Extinction

Icebergs in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon with Vatnajokull in the background, south Iceland.

What is a Jökulhlaup?

Only about 10% of the iceberg is visible above water.

Why Are Icebergs Dangerous?