Natural Disasters
Natural disasters killed over 220,000 people in 2008, making it one of the most devastating years on record. Experts say most people aren't prepared for a disaster. Are you?

11 Facts About Volcanoes
There are more than 500 active volcanoes in the world. More than half of these volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire," a region that encircles the Pacific Ocean.... More

11 Facts About Disasters
A destructive tsunami hits the West Coast of the United States about once every 18 years.... More

11 Facts About Blizzards
If caught outside in a blizzard, it is not a good idea to eat snow because it will lower your body temperature. It’s best to melt the snow first.... More

11 Facts About Ice Storms
Ice storms have the bizarre effect of entombing everything in the landscape with a glaze of ice so heavy that it can split trees in half and turn roads and pavements into lethal sheets of smooth, thick ice. ... More



