New research reveals that wild disturbances are increasing across America, and these events greatly influenced indirectly by humans.

In December 1989, the United Nations declared Oct. 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the time, the aim was ...

A string of recent natural disasters has increased awareness of the dangers, yet nearly one-third of Americans haven’t taken financial steps to prepare for a natural disaster, and less than one-third ...

VN calls for continued partnership and assistance from international partners as the country is grappling with floodwaters in ...

In the last year, extreme floods, fires, and storms wreaked havoc around the world. For the victims of these disasters, a whole other nightmare awaits them once the flames are contained and ...

After a devastating tornado outbreak struck southeastern Kentucky over the weekend-killing at least 19 people, injuring dozens more, and flattening neighborhoods in Laurel and Pulaski ...

California homeowners whose homes were destroyed in a recent natural disaster — including the San Diego floods in January 2024 — could get some relief from a new state program launching this month.

This infographic shows the costliest natural disasters worldwide by economic loss (in billion U.S. dollars).

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away ...

The damage from a deadly earthquake and two typhoons recently has led analysts to compare it with the flood-control scandal.

Texas, Georgia and Illinois are the three worst states for natural disasters. Hawaii, Alaska and Maine are the three states with the fewest natural disasters. Natural disaster frequency and losses are ...