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The 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, disaster response

Cities are Failing to Cope with Global Challenges (Op-Ed)

By Brendan Gleeson published

Tornado North of Fort Scott, Kansas

Journeying Man, Dog Strive to Bring Hope to Tornado Victims

By Kristen Rodman published

Often after severe weather strikes, people are left to pick up the pieces, but one man and his dog are on a mission to provide comfort to tornado victims.

Mexico Earthquake Map - May 8, 2014

Strong 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mexico

By Denise Chow published

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the southwest coast of Mexico today (May 8), according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Deadly Tornado's Track Seen from Space (Photo)

By Stephanie Pappas published

An EF4 tornado that killed 16 people in Arkansas on April 27 left a scar across the landscape more than 40 miles long. This track is visible in a new satellite image.

Coastal damage from Hurricane Sandy

POLL: Which Weather Event, Natural Disaster Would You Avoid if You Could?

By Samantha-Rae Tuthill published

With the varied landscape of the United States, dangerous weather and natural disasters cannot be entirely avoided. If you could pick one type of event to evade, which would it be?

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Disaster Survivors: How Stress Changes the Brain

By Bahar Gholipour published

Drone Video of the Arkansas Tornado

Destructive U.S. Tornadoes of April 2014: Gallery

By Live Science Staff published

Tornadoes ripped through the southern and midwestern United States on April 27, 2014, leaving behind scenes of devastation.

Debris from Japanese Tsunami

Tsunami Survival Guide: What You Need to Know

By David Mielach published

Would you know what to do if a tsunami hit?

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Tsunami Facts You Need to Know

By David Mielach published

How much do you know about one of the most destructive forces in nature?

Strong Earthquake Shakes Mexico City

By Live Science Staff published

An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 7.5 struck today near southern Mexico's Pacific resort city of Acapulco, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Nicaragua earthquake

New Earthquake Hits Nicaragua

By Live Science Staff published

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shook Nicaragua Friday (April 11), according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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Damaging Earthquake Strikes Nicaragua

By Live Science Staff published

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shook Nicaragua Thursday (April 10), according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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Earthquake Strikes Near Greece

By Live Science Staff published

An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.7 shook Greece today (April 4), according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Powerful Aftershock Shakes Chile

By Megan Gannon published

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Predicting Where Water Will Go In A Hurricane

By Joel N. Shurkin published

A computer model can determine where a hurricane's surge will land.

Chile Earthquake: Do Bigger Tremors Loom?

By Megan Gannon published

Chile Earthquake Unleashes Tsunami ... and Sensors Track It

By Megan Gannon published

A powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake that rocked Chile Tuesday night (April 1) originated at a rupture in the Earth's crust that has produced some of the world's strongest earthquakes in history.

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Earthquake Survival Guide: What You Need to Know

By David Mielach published

Do you know what you need to do if an earthquake hits?

Huge Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning in Chile

By Live Science Staff published

A massive earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck Tuesday (April 1) off the coast of northern Chile, prompting a tsunami warning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Washington Mudslide Before & After

Washington Mudslide Devastation Seen from Space (Before and After Photos)

By Denise Chow published

New satellite photos reveal the astonishing damage from a deadly landslide that swept through the small town of Oso, Wash., earlier this month.