Americans may live with hurricanes on the coasts, blizzards in the North, and wildfires in the West. But one natural disaster still rises above the rest as the nation’s most feared, a new survey finds ...

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

That’s a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live. By Vince Dixon As natural disasters grow stronger and more frequent, data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows that ...

Jonathan Cohn talk with an old friend Juliette Kayyem. They discuss FEMA’s recent challenges and growing responsibilities in the face of escalating climate disasters, especially extreme heat. They ...

Natural disasters have long been a part of the earth’s history, shaping landscapes and influencing civilization. While some areas are largely spared from nature’s fury, others find themselves in the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – When Ryan Lindsey picks up the phone, the frontman for Oklahoma’s indie slacker-pop outfit Broncho has just gotten out of a traffic ticket. It takes a minute for him to get his ...

The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are just a few of the natural disasters that have contributed to more than $131 billion in global losses for the first half of 2025, according ...

The data could forecast wildfires, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more. What if we could have more warning time before a natural disaster? People could seek shelter faster. First responders could ...

Have you ever wondered how your furry friend reacts when nature throws a tantrum? Dogs, our loyal companions, often exhibit surprising and fascinating behaviors during natural disasters. Their acute ...

More than 4 in 10 Americans have been victimized by a natural disaster, a stressful scenario that can take time to process. Tax-related responsibilities add to the burden, but filing relief can help.

Humanity lives on a thin edge: we barely scratch beneath the crust of our planet and routinely travel only within less than 10 miles of the atmosphere. So when you think about it, every day that life ...