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 ...

A sign warns of radiation contamination near former apartment buildings. Chernobyl, Fukushima, Deepwater Horizon, Exxon Valdez—these names live in the collective global consciousness as warnings about ...

Top 10 Disasters That Changed the Course of History Welcome to WatchMojo, today we’re looking at disasters that played a pivotal role in human history. For our criteria, we’re excluding all ...

This Christmas could be brutal for Southern California, where weather forecasters predict record rainfall. One concern stems ...

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 ...

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 ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. On Friday, July 14, 2023, President Joseph Biden declared ...

“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 ...

Chernobyl, Fukushima, Deepwater Horizon, Exxon Valdez—these names live in the collective global consciousness as warnings about what can happen when we are careless stewards of our environment and ...