Lisbon Earthquake of 1755: What Happened During the First Modern Natural Disaster?

Medicine & Technology Mar 29, 2024

When a strong earthquake struck Lisbon in 1755, it evoked a coordinated state emergency response that influenced our modern practices. Find out more about this event in this article.

How Do Hurricanes Affect Marine Life? Experts Explain What Happens to Animals in the Ocean During and After a Hurricane

Sep 05, 2023

How do animals in the ocean fare during and after a hurricane? Read to find out.

Maui Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 93, Destroys 2,200 Structures, Considered Largest Natural Disaster in Hawaii

Aug 15, 2023

The Maui wildfire is the largest natural disaster in Hawaii since it became a state. Continue reading to learn more.

How To Survive a Tsunami? Here's What to Do During Life-Threatening Enormous Ocean Waves

Sep 23, 2022

A tsunami is a deadly natural disaster caused by earthquakes on the seafloor that displaces a large amount of water. Find out how to survive these enormous ocean waves through this article.

Smokey the Bear Approves: Stanford Develops Wildfire Prevention Gel

Oct 09, 2019

Researchers at Stanford have been able to create a gel-like material that has promising fire-preventative properties.

Building in Bad Places: More People at Risk of Natural Disasters than Ever Before

Jun 27, 2017

We know right where the danger zones are, and we keep building right on top of them.

Noise Pollution Peaks All Time High In The U.S.: The Most Protected Natural Zones Are Unsafe

May 08, 2017

A new study claimed that the harms of noise pollution even witnessed in more than sixty percent of the silence zone and most protected natural reserves; Know more here

Tsunami Can Be Predicted In As Short As 5 Minutes: Scientists Design An Accurate Simulation

Mar 15, 2017

Scientists narrow down the predictability timeframe for tsunamis for as short as 5 to 10 minutes.

Thanks To 'Ageing', Scientists Can Now Predict Earthquake More Accurately

Feb 23, 2017

A recent study holds the physical phenomenon "ageing" responsible for the prediction of earthquakes but predicting its timing and impact remains inconclusive.

US Government Prepping Up for Solar Storm That Could Wipe Modern Civilization

Nov 05, 2015

White house is now prepping up for a disastrous solar storm that could allegedly cause power interruption for months across the globe.

Aid Arrives in Nepal: Who Was First on the Scene

Apr 27, 2015

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Nepal, International rescue and relief teams have begun to converge on Kathmandu, Nepal's capital. Rescuers continue to poor in to the city even as hope fades that more survivors will be found. The quake that hit on Saturday has now been reported to have claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people.

10 Year Anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami, What Researchers have Done to Prevent Future Devastation

Dec 26, 2014

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was able to take so many lives due to the lack of warning system in the Indian Ocean. Those in the affected areas had little-to-no warning and no time to evacuate. Since then, it has been an international effort to develop and put into practice a reliable warning system.