Southern Nevada, including the Las Vegas metropolitan area, faces a range of potential environmental hazards. While perhaps not as dramatically impacted by some natural events as other regions, the arid desert climate... Read more »
The Las Vegas Valley, despite its desert setting, faces potential threats from a range of geological and meteorological events. While not commonly associated with catastrophic natural events, the area has experienced, and... Read more »
The Las Vegas Valley, despite its desert environment, is susceptible to a range of natural hazards. These include extreme heat, flash floods, earthquakes, and wildfires, though the frequency and severity of each... Read more »