Natural Disasters
Climate Change Caused $4 Billion of Typhoon’s Damage
A new wave of attribution research links the economic cost of weather events to climate change
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Natural Disasters
Climate Change Doubled the Likelihood of Devastating South African Floods
Hundreds of people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed in Durban after torrential rains unleashed flooding
Natural Disasters
Why the 2022 Southwest Fire Season Is So Early and Intense
La Niña, climate change and an increasing human presence are all raising wildfire risks
Natural Disasters
New Drones Could Spot Wildfires Earlier, Even Help Snuff Them Out
And other new technology could detect carbon monoxide emitted just when flames start
Natural Disasters
Most States Are Failing on Building Codes, FEMA Says
Thirty-nine states received the agency’s lowest score, including many of the most disaster-prone
Natural Disasters
Mysteries Shroud the Cause of Colorado’s Worst Wildfire
The Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in December
Natural Disasters
California Braces for Another Cataclysmic Wildfire Season
Blazes burned more than three million acres last year—nearly the size of Connecticut
Natural Disasters
Starlink Offers Internet Access in Times of Crisis, but Is It Just a PR Stunt?
There are no individual saviors for Tonga’s Internet infrastructure
Climate Change
A Devastating Blaze Hit Climate and Fire Scientists Where They Live
The Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 Colorado houses, many of them the homes of experts studying wildfires
Natural Disasters
The Tongan Volcano Is a Reminder of Island Nations’ Vulnerabilities
As the country rebuilds, its leaders need to plan for natural disasters and climate change
Ecology
Beaver Dams Help Wildfire-Ravaged Ecosystems Recover Long after Flames Subside
Dams mop up debris that would otherwise kill fish and other downstream wildlife, new observations suggest
Natural Disasters
FEMA to Start Tracking Race of Disaster-Aid Applicants
The agency wants to examine if aid is distrubuted inequitably
Natural Disasters
Ash Blanketing Tonga after Volcano Eruption Creates Health Concerns
Short exposure should not be too harmful, but residents should take precautions where they can
Natural Disasters
Tonga Volcano Eruption Created Puzzling Ripples in Earth’s Atmosphere
Powerful waves ringing through the atmosphere after the eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai are unlike anything seen before
Natural Disasters
Telltale Tsunami Sounds Could Buy More Warning Time
Scientists are figuring out how to detect a tsunami-generating earthquake’s unique, fast-traveling sound waves
Natural Disasters
Why the Tonga Eruption Was So Violent and What to Expect Next
Research into earlier eruptions suggests this is the type of massive explosion the volcano sees about every 1,000 years
Natural Disasters
Rebuilt New Orleans Levees Saved Lives and Property
The storm caused $65 million in damage across the U.S., according to the global reinsurance company Munich Re
Natural Disasters
Recycled Tennis Balls Could Protect Buildings from Earthquakes
A low-cost design helps shaking buildings roll to a stop
Natural Disasters
Wildfires Broke Records around the World in 2021
Blazes from California to Siberia spewed more than 1.7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
Climate Change
The Five Biggest Climate Stories of 2021
Climate-fueled disasters raged around the globe while international action fell short of ambitions
