Articles related to "Natural Hazards"

Earthquakes and hurricanes make more headlines, but heat causes more fatalities across United States according to Death Map research released by BioMed.

By assigning a category to a hurricane, scientists are able to warn coastal populations as to the probable intensity of the hazard and help prepare residents.

The Volcanic Explosivity Index, the Richter Scale, the Saffir-Simpson Scale and the Fujita Tornado Scale are used to warn communities of natural hazards.

Scientists now know that sea-ice in the Arctic and Antarctic is shrinking and they are attributing it to a warmer atmosphere and warmer oceans.

Although drought is difficult to define or forecast, climatologists can determine the impact and intensity of droughts using drought indicators and precipitation indices.

Boaters can look forward to having valuable oceanographic data available to them from multiple sources, in real-time on a single website. It is called AOOS.

College Fields Golf Course in Okemos offers lots of variety for golfers. It has a player friendly front nine and an extremely challenging back nine.

Florida is famous for the numerous underwater caves throughout the state. However, many visitors and some residents are unaware of the dry caves that dot the state.

With its size, wide variety of regions and weather patterns, Canada comes with several emergency risks. What natural disasters are specific to which regions, and how can

Efforts are underway to better integrate ocean observational data. This can only help to better protect ocean resources and improve decisions made about their future.

The expression "between Scylla and Charybdis" means to be caught between two opposing dangers. The Greek myth behind the expression explains why.

Take time to consider your effect on the environment while kayaking and develop your own personal code of paddling ethics.

Near-Earth Objects are chunks of space rock that hurtle around our corner of the Universe. One of them, called 99942 Apophis, is being watched carefully by astronomers.

Australian Standard AS 2156 classifies bushwalking tracks so hikers will know the fitness levels, skills and equipment they may need to enjoy the track and return safely.

Jellyfish stings can ruin the best boating trip or beach excursion. Learning about jellyfish sting prevention and treatment will make future trips more enjoyable.

Awareness for home emergency management is important. May 3rd to 9th is Emergency Preparedness Week. A family emergency plan is an investment in having peace of mind.

Famous for its 2,000-year-old rice terraces, the northern Philippines province of Ifugao offers fascinating glimpses of majestic landscapes and an alternative culture.

With so many things to do and places to shop at on the Door County, Wisconsin, peninsula, it's easy to forget about the rustic wildlife areas that tourists can explore.

Known as the Super Outbreak, 148 tornadoes touched down in an area stretching from Ontario Canada in the north to Alabama in the south over a 2 day period.

With all year round sunshine and a monsoon season that is bearable, Hua Hin is attracting second-home buyers and retirees who have now discovered its laid-back charm.

T.C. Boyle's "Tooth and Claw" provides a revealing cross-section of his work. The fourteen stories within demonstrate his capacity for the bizarre and enamoring.

The new eruption of Mt. Redoubt volcano was anticipated for weeks and started with an increase in seismic activity. Satellite images show large volcanic ash clouds.

The eruptions of Tambora, Krakatau, Mont Pelee, Nevado del Ruiz and Unzen were the deadliest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

Urban golf indoors is a popular way for city dwellers to have golf lessons, pratice their golf skills and 'play' the world's top golf courses.