Latest about natural disasters
Record-breaking 2.2 million acres burned by California wildfires
California is having a record-breaking year of flames, as dozens of wildfires have set the state ablaze.
Record-setting Hurricane Laura kills 4, leaves trail of destruction across Louisiana
The strongest Gulf hurricane since Katrina barrelled ashore in southwestern Louisiana early this morning (Aug. 27). Floodwaters may not recede for days.
Steaming river of black sludge floods through Arizona
After the Bighorn Fire burned a large area near Pima County, Arizona, a river of dark sludge rushed toward town.
Philippines Volcano Could Erupt Again in Hours or Days, Threatening a Million People
Taal volcano in the Philippines has erupted, and scientists are worried it could soon erupt even more violently, putting almost a million people at risk.
A Violent Tornado Hit Dallas Last Night, Throwing Debris 3 Miles High
A destructive tornado hit northern Dallas on Sunday, Oct. 20, causing widespread power outages and significant property damage.
This Quiet Fault in Southern California Hadn't Moved in 500 Years. Now It's Slipping.
Earthquakes that shook Southern California in July set a nearby fault in motion.
How Strong Can a Hurricane Get?
The Saffir-Simpson hurricane only goes up to Category 5. But in theory, winds from a powerful hurricane could blow the scale out of the water, scientists say.
Epic 'Terminator' Events Could Result in Gargantuan Solar Tsunamis, New Studies Suggest
What causes the sun's 11-year cycle of sunspot activity? According to two new studies, it could be literal tsunamis of plasma.
