2018 was another catastrophic year for wildfires across the United States. Nearly 9 million acres burned, and many lives, homes...
As strong winds further exasperate the prime weather conditions for wildfires in California, efforts to save lives and property are...
As of October 29, there were at least 18 fires burning in California, ranging in size from a few acres...
Earthquake risk in California is no secret. For years scientists have been warning the state is overdue for a large...
Hurricanes are often some of the most destructive and costly natural hazards. Their impact on homes, businesses and infrastructure comes...
Worldwide, properties tend to be built according to certain standards which generally take into account the severity of the predominant...
During the first full week of May, Houston was devastated by catastrophic flooding and hail. Defining the southern edge of...
Severe convective storms—the group name given to tornadoes, hail, and straight-line winds—are among the most common and damage-inducing natural catastrophes...
When it comes to natural disasters, 2018 was an eventful year worldwide. Typhoons devastated the Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan and...
The last few months of 2018 were record-setting and heartbreaking for the survivors of wildfires in California. The Camp Fire...