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Hurricane Ian to reach Category 3 before hitting Cuba, turning toward West Florida
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Hurricane Ian is approaching Cuba and the western Florida coast.
Which hurricane caused the most damage?
By Michael Dhar published
Hurricane Katrina was the most expensive hurricane in history, while a 1780 storm killed the most people of any hurricane.
9 million told to evacuate after super typhoon Nanmadol slams southern Japan, heads toward Tokyo
By Mindy Weisberger published
Tens of thousands of people in Japan have already sought shelter from powerful storm Nanmadol, which could be the most destructive in decades.
Devastating floods from Typhoon Merbok soak coastal Alaska
By Stephanie Pappas published
Coastal Alaska is recovering after a weekend of brutal flooding caused by the remnants of Typhoon Merbok.
Hurricane Fiona hits the Dominican Republic after wiping out Puerto Rico's power grid
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Hurricane Fiona has struck both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Ice Samples Reveal a Massive Sun Storm Hit Earth in Ancient Times...And It Could Happen Again
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
A gigantic solar storm hit Earth about 2,600 years ago, one about 10 times stronger than any solar storm recorded in the modern day, a new study finds.
How are hurricanes named?
By Patrick Pester published
Hurricanes often have surprisingly common human names that don't sound very threatening. But where do these names come from?
'Monsoon on steroids' has flooded vast swaths of Pakistan, disturbing satellite images show
By Nicoletta Lanese published
New satellite images capture the extensive flooding in Pakistan.
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