Natural Disasters

A few brief reports about international science and technology from Papua New Guinea to Kazakhstan, including one on the slow slide of Mount Etna in Italy.

The dome isn't actually growing, but there's still exciting news about Mount Saint Helens.

Two wildfires and two hurricanes were among the costliest disasters worldwide

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is headed to bankruptcy after downed power lines are blamed for several large wildfires

An extensive collection of links takes us through the dramatic collapse and tsunami, how we can help the survivors, and how we can stay safe

Understanding how microbial communities change after a fire can help researchers to predict how an ecosystem will recover

Several projects face opposition from local residents and environmental groups

As the Arctic warms, melting glaciers could be an underestimated source of the potent greenhouse gas

The Dec. 22 landslide at the Indonesian volcano led to a predictable tsunami in the area

As higher elevations warm, melting glaciers and disappearing snow will create major challenges

Technology is enabling better management of risks and crises

A strong earthquake shows off the value of seismic building codes, and allows the USGS to debut a valuable new tool for dealing with the aftermath