natural disasters Archives

What Was the Actual Death Toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico officials originally set the hurricane's death toll at 64, but a more recent...

Do Dramatic Videos Show the Earth’s Crust “Moving” for the “First Time”?

Two unrelated videos, one of a large landslide and the other of a frozen debris...

Did NASA Warn of an Impending Earthquake in India?

A viral hoax managed to trick some people.

Earthquake Hits Resorts in Greece and Turkey, Killing Two Tourists

Nearly 500 people were injured after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Greek island of Kos...

FEMA and NOAA Face Hurricane Season Without New Leaders in Place

The two agencies most important to predicting and managing weather-related disasters face budget cuts and...

Mississippi Governor Calls on Trump for Federal Disaster Relief in Wake of Deadly Tornadoes

Leaders in both Mississippi and Georgia are calling for federal relief after a swarm of...

Hurricane Matthew Reaches Category 4 Status, Barreling Toward Florida

Florida's governor is urging citizens to heed evacuation orders.

‘Historic’ Flooding Hits Louisiana; Thousands Rescued

Mississippi has also been affected by heavy rains and overflowing rivers.