The Green Mountain State, while renowned for its scenic beauty, is susceptible to a range of severe weather events and geological hazards. These can include floods, ice storms, severe winter storms, blizzards,... Read more »
Defining the most impactful catastrophe stemming from natural forces within the United States requires considering both human and economic loss. While hurricanes like Katrina and Harvey caused immense devastation, the 1906 San... Read more »
Experiences of catastrophic events during sleep, such as earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, or tsunamis, are common and can range from vaguely unsettling to intensely vivid and disturbing. These nocturnal events often incorporate... Read more »
The state of North Dakota faces a range of severe weather events and geological hazards. These include blizzards, floods (from spring snowmelt and excessive rainfall), droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures. For... Read more »
Protection against financial loss due to unforeseen events like earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires impacting residential properties is a critical aspect of homeownership. For example, if a flood damages a home’s foundation,... Read more »
The state of Missouri faces a range of potential hazards, including floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, ice storms, and droughts. Flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and their tributaries poses a significant threat... Read more »
Publications focusing on geophysical hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, wildfires, and severe storms offer scientific explanations of these phenomena, often including analysis of their causes, impacts, and predictive models.... Read more »
The 1900 Galveston hurricane stands as the benchmark against which all other American natural catastrophes are measured. This devastating storm claimed an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 lives, making it the deadliest natural... Read more »
Switzerland, despite its mountainous terrain and variable climate, faces a range of environmental hazards. These threats include floods, landslides, avalanches, rockfalls, earthquakes, and, increasingly, heat waves. While not as prone to large-scale... Read more »
Catastrophic events involving the uncontrolled release and ignition of natural gas have resulted in significant loss of life, widespread destruction, and long-lasting environmental damage. These incidents, often arising from pipeline leaks, storage... Read more »