#Disasters

The quake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. following an emergency earthquake warning for the region.

Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted Friday, killing three people and injuring five others who were hiking in a restricted zone despite safety warnings, authorities said.

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After natural disasters, white nationalists, militias, and conspiracists often arrive, offering help. But they also want to recruit and improve their image.

Around the world, more than 3 billion people have been affected by extreme weather over the past 20 years — but those impacts are very unevenly distributed, according to a new Conservation International study.

When you are in the market to purchase a home, it’s important to think about how your home might fare in the event of a natural disaster.

Last year was the costliest on record in the U.S. for damage from natural disasters, painting a grim picture of what the future could bring. …Read More

Natural disaster costs are mushrooming while government coffers shrink. The challenge: Can corporations and public agencies better coordinate rescue and recovery efforts to improve outcomes?…Read More