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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 ...

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Earthquakes account for some of the costliest natural disasters in history. They can literally reshape the planet. But how powerful can they get? That's a question humans have only recently been able ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Residents of the valley of Vajont in Italy had reservations about a new hydroelectric dam--especially when cracks began to appear in the nearby ...

America has always been home to awe-inspiring landmarks that stood as symbols of innovation, beauty, and ambition. Yet, not all have survived the test of time. Fires, floods, hurricanes, and accidents ...

(THE CONVERSATION) When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4, 2025, Texas floods, he told colleagues he was frustrated ...

Based on initial estimates, the Fourth of July flooding appears to be the third-deadliest natural disaster in recent Texas history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...