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?
2008: One of the most devastating years in history
Although there were fewer natural disasters in 2008 than in 2007, the catastrophes that occurred proved to be more destructive in terms of the number of victims and the financial cost of the damage caused.... 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
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
When Nature Strikes
These videos bear witness to the power of nature. See tornadoes tear across the country, hurricanes batter coastlines and send deadly debris flying through the air, and earthquakes pound San Francisco and pulverize Taiwan.
