NISAR satellite could help scientists predict natural disasters before they happen The data could forecast wildfires, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more.

More than 2,000 terrestrial vertebrate species face a high risk of extinction from natural hazards, including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, according to a first-of-its ...

One in three Americans want more tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service after disasters, and one in four wish the agency would streamline extension requests, among other moves, according to a ...

How can the IRS best assist victims of natural disasters? The AICPA asked victims how long they had to wait for assistance and asked CPAs the best courses of action.

The Texas House and Senate quickly established special committees to focus on relief efforts and determine what preparations the state must make to be better prepared for future natural disasters ...

NISAR, a joint mission of NASA and ISRO set to launch on July 30, will be able to see shifts in the landscape smaller than a centimeter to give warning of potential natural disasters.

So Grist, the nonprofit climate publication, put together a toolkit to help. It’s called Disaster 101, and it walks readers through every stage of a disaster, from making preparations ahead of a ...

Coconino County emergency teams say they're ready with life-saving resources and messages when a natural disaster strikes.

This guide outlines 15 of the most catastrophic natural threats facing humanity today—explaining what causes them, who’s most at risk, and how likely they are to occur—based on current ...

Climate change is impacting the frequency and intensity of natural disasters like hurricanes and severe flooding. “Natural disasters means destructive events caused by natural forces that result ...

Natural disasters leave behind stories of destruction, fatalities, and survival. They also give us stories of heroes, courage, bonding and growth.