Natural Disasters
The Satellite Eyes On Irene (And Other Great Resources)
There are satellites orbiting overhead, powerful computers and plenty of scientists to make sense of a wealth of data
The Great New England Hurricane of 1938
Katharine Hepburn's Connecticut beach house and 8,900 other homes were swept into the sea
Earthquake in Washington, D.C.
Today's shaking may have been unexpected, but Washington isn't the only unlikely location for an earthquake in the United States
Don Quijote May Tilt at an Asteroid
Deflection could be our best bet if an asteroid is headed towards Earth
How To Study A Volcano
Getting this close to a bubbling cauldron of lava is not just dangerous; it's stupid enough that even other volcanologists will yell at you
What Happens When Predators Disappear
It's Predator Week here at the blog. What's your favorite predator, either existing or extinct?
There’s a Drought—Is It Climate Change?
Despite the heat waves across the country, no one is screaming "climate change is real" because of them. Why?
What’s the Most Dangerous Country?
Iceland is pretty much the least habitable of all the places that people have inhabited. But visiting it is like hiking through a geology textbook
Hurricane Season Starts With Arlene
The first tropical storm of 2011 is a reminder to prepare for potential disasters
Should We Blame Scientists for Not Predicting Earthquakes?
A group of Italian scientists may go to trial for allegedly playing down the risk of the quake that struck the Abruzzo region of Italy in April 2009
What Scientists Are Learning About the 2011 Japanese Earthquake
What scientists are learning from "the best recorded earthquake ever" could help prepare for future ones
The Great Japan Earthquake of 1923
The powerful quake and ensuing tsunami that struck Yokohama and Tokyo traumatized a nation and unleashed historic consequences
15 Facts About Tornadoes
Decades of research have made these storms more predictable, giving people more time to find shelter, but we're sadly still vulnerable
Gigantic Plume Beneath Yellowstone Now Even More Gigantic
The geysers of Yellowstone are a reminder of the potential danger that lies below
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