Natural Disasters

Moisture measured in trees, shrubs and grasses is lowest since records began in the 1970s

A prediction system undergoes testing as the U.S. West braces for another potentially devastating wildfire season

Florida’s codes rank high, but those of Texas, Mississippi and Alabama are low

New risk ratings will improve economic equity

The at-risk properties have a combined value of $8.5 trillion, according to a new report

The money comes as FEMA looks to revamp its insurance program to better reflect flood risks

The “slow slip” event preceded a devastating 1861 quake of at least magnitude 8.5 in Sumatra

The peak is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, last erupting in 2002

New research shows how much warming is costing society by exacerbating disasters

Safety officials need to use strong language and images to persuade the human psyche

After a record-setting year for hurricanes and wildfires, the insurance industry is grappling with the role of our climate emergency in estimating local disaster damages

The trend raises concerns about the accuracy of flood maps and the adequacy of insurance