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Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones: Earth's tropical windstormsHurricanes and typhoons — or more broadly, tropical cyclones — begin as clusters of thunderstorms over tropical ocean waters, taking anywhere from several hours to days to become organized.
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Record-breaking 2.2 million acres burned by California wildfiresCalifornia is having a record-breaking year of flames, as dozens of wildfires have set the state ablaze.
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Record-setting Hurricane Laura kills 4, leaves trail of destruction across LouisianaThe strongest Gulf hurricane since Katrina barrelled ashore in southwestern Louisiana early this morning (Aug. 27). Floodwaters may not recede for days.
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Steaming river of black sludge floods through ArizonaAfter the Bighorn Fire burned a large area near Pima County, Arizona, a river of dark sludge rushed toward town.
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Philippines Volcano Could Erupt Again in Hours or Days, Threatening a Million PeopleTaal volcano in the Philippines has erupted, and scientists are worried it could soon erupt even more violently, putting almost a million people at risk.
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A Violent Tornado Hit Dallas Last Night, Throwing Debris 3 Miles HighA destructive tornado hit northern Dallas on Sunday, Oct. 20, causing widespread power outages and significant property damage.
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This Quiet Fault in Southern California Hadn't Moved in 500 Years. Now It's Slipping.Earthquakes that shook Southern California in July set a nearby fault in motion.
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Epic 'Terminator' Events Could Result in Gargantuan Solar Tsunamis, New Studies SuggestWhat causes the sun's 11-year cycle of sunspot activity? According to two new studies, it could be literal tsunamis of plasma.
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New Orleans Braces for Intense Floods As Tropical Storm Barry Rolls InNew Orleans is bracing for a tropical storm that is expected to hit tonight or tomorrow, bringing with it chances of intense flooding.
