Natural DisastersApril 22, 2019
Hurricane Aftermath Leaves Florida with Years of Major Wildfire Threat
Tinderboxes of storm-felled trees are a growing concern in the Southeast as climate change also increases fire risks
Natural Disasters
Natural DisastersApril 15, 2019
The Brief Life of Jackson Lake
This tiny, short-lived lake is a perfect example of a volcano's power to create and a river's power to destroy
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Natural DisastersMarch 25, 2019
Along the Mighty Mississippi, Cities Swap Sandbags for Marshes
Several towns have restored natural wetlands to absorb floodwaters
Natural DisastersMarch 20, 2019
The Underappreciated Threat of Volcanic Tsunamis
Tsunamis caused by volcanoes are responsible for nearly a quarter of all deaths caused by eruptions, yet we have only now started to understand them.
Natural DisastersMarch 19, 2019
Record Floods Could “Test the Limits” of Midwest Defenses
Rains and melting snow have caused rivers to breach levees from Minnesota to Missouri
PolicyMarch 18, 2019
The Private Sector Is Returning to the Flood Insurance Game
New technology and increased investment could help expand paltry flood coverage
Climate ChangeMarch 14, 2019
In California, Rising Seas Pose a Bigger Economic Threat Than Wildfires, Quakes
The combined impact from storms and higher sea levels will be greater than the worst natural disasters in state history
Natural DisastersMarch 5, 2019
Tornado Activity Is Shifting, but Is It Due to Warming?
The timing and frequency of tornadoes has changed, and events are becoming costlier
Natural DisastersMarch 1, 2019
Rising Seas Soaked Home Owners for $16 Billion over 12 Years
The threat of flooding has driven some buyers away and caused losses in property values
PolicyFebruary 28, 2019
Leave No House Behind in Flood Buyout Programs, Group Says
Buyouts in flood-prone areas should be more proactive and target homes near environmental assets like streams
Natural DisastersFebruary 28, 2019
Local Flood Forecasting Has Been Dangerously Imprecise—That's About to Change
Scientists are crafting clearer, faster ways to warn of serious damage from flooding
Climate ChangeFebruary 21, 2019
Weak El Niños Like This Year’s May Become Rarer with Warming
The droughts and deluges spurred by the events could be worse even if the El Niño cycle does not change