Natural Disasters

Coastal communities struggling to adapt to rising seas are beginning to do what was once unthinkable: retreat

Weather forecasters will soon provide instant assessments of global warming’s influence on extreme events

Departments face climate-driven changes to fire behavior, like a year-round season

Volcanic tornadoes, choking fog, “laze,” lightning, hail, waterspouts and even frost are created above hot eruptions

When it comes to the unsustainable development of the American coastline, New Jersey owns the honor of being the first and worst. But one town in the state is experimenting with moving a cluster of people out of harm’s way and turning the newly open land into a flood buffer to protect the rest of the community.

Read the full story to learn more: "Surrendering to Rising Seas" 

Volcanoes: A Beginner's Guide, by Rosaly Lopes

Insect-borne disease and damage to hospitals during disasters are among their concerns

Extreme sea level rise could swamp internet cabling and hubs by 2033—and coastal cities like New York, Seattle and Miami are at greatest risk. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Kilauea's putting on a dangerous show

Such fires are causing spikes in fine particles that threaten human health

Efforts in Congress to reform the program have stalled, leaving property owners vulnerable

Happy Fourth of July from Kilauea! The volcano's putting on a spectacular show for us—come see!