Natural disasters are devastating events that have the potential to cause huge amounts of damage and loss of life. Globally, around 60,000 people die each year as a result of disasters such as ...

Natural disasters have been shaping the path of human history for thousands of years. They leave behind stories of destruction, fatalities, and eventually, survival. They also leave behind stories of ...

In a nation as dynamic as the United States, history is more than just tales from the past; it's a mirror reflecting our current missteps and triumphs. Yet, as much as we advance, some disasters ...

Many places around the world have been destroyed and rebuilt by their inhabitants, but some remain lost to time because of ...

Some disasters don’t just destroy cities—they reshape civilizations. From volcanic eruptions that blotted out the sun to floods that inspired ancient myths, nature has always had the power to rewrite ...

Wildfires still raging across Los Angeles County are projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. Early estimates of damage and economic losses total between $250 billion and ...

Introduction : On the Titanic research and recovery expedition and the production of disasters / Steven Biel -- "A tempestuous spirit called Hurri Cano" : hurricanes and colonial society in the ...

Air shows are designed to thrill crowds and offer visitors an unforgettable day out, but history has shown that these events can quickly turn tragic ...

The collapse of an 11-story coal mining plant in Martin County left two workers trapped under the rubble as crews worked to free them Wednesday. One of the workers has since been confirmed dead. But ...

“A disaster? The drill almost was” reported The Aspen Times Oct. 27, 1983. “Despite the educational value for emergency personnel who participated in it, last Thursday’s disaster drill at the ...