Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters
A natural disaster is defined as a consequence of a natural hazard occurring on land, sea or air. Here you'll find common and not-so-common natural disasters such as sun-dried tides, oil spills, and grasshoppers.
Some of the most common natural disasters found on earth are:
- Tornadoes
- Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Ice storms
- Tsunamis
- Floods
- Volcanoes
- Heat waves
- Avalanches
- Landslides
- Forest fires
- Blizzards
- Electrical storms
- Man-made Disasters
Read about some of the worst natural disasters that have occurred in the world then and now. Discover why these disasters happened and the destruction caused to people and property. Learn about natural disaster relief organizations that aid those in need and ways to help prepare in case of a natural disaster.
Natural Disasters
- Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane Items Begins 5/25/2012
- Saying Goodbye to Earthquake-Damaged Christchurch Cathedral
- Phreatomagmatism: An Enigmatic Volcanic Hazard in Desert Settings
- Christchurch Earthquake Red Zone Tour February 2012
- Three Major Earthquakes for Southern Tip of New Zealand
Drought/Heat Waves
- Longer-term Effects of the Continuing North Texas Drought
- Drought and Famine in East Africa as of the Middle of 2011
- United States Drought of 2007
- Water Shortage in Cyprus Points to Future Water Crisis in Europe
- Record Fires Raging Through Central Russia, Smoke Reaches Moscow
Earthquakes & Avalanches
- Saying Goodbye to Earthquake-Damaged Christchurch Cathedral
- Christchurch Earthquake Red Zone Tour February 2012
- Three Major Earthquakes for Southern Tip of New Zealand
- Swarm of Aftershocks Hits Christchurch in 2012
- Pacifc Rim Earthquakes Ensure Shaky Start To New Years Day 2012
Tsunamis & Floods
Volcanoes
- Phreatomagmatism: An Enigmatic Volcanic Hazard in Desert Settings
- Lessons from Pompeii: What to Do in Case of a Volcanic Eruption
- The Eruption Felt Around the World
- Anniversary of Emergency Evacuation of Tristan da Cunha in 1961
- United States Volcano Facts Including Mt. Saint Helens & Kilauea
topic editor
Annette Phillips - Annette Phillips is the Topic Editor for Natural Disasters. Phillips is also the author of Willow's Ride and a licensed ...