The sinking of "Himara" on January 19, 1947 off Evia resulted in a loss of at least 383 people and has been dubbed as the ...

Some disasters don’t just destroy cities—they reshape civilizations. From volcanic eruptions that blotted out the sun to floods that inspired ancient myths, nature has always had the power to rewrite ...

Every American adult can summon up searing images from the Deepwater Horizon spill.

Industrial disasters have left some of the deepest, most painful scars in human history. These tragedies — from toxic gas leaks to nuclear meltdowns — are somber reminders of what can happen when ...

As data for the final days of last year trickles in from around the country and around the ...

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team members conduct outreach to provide local and FEMA resources to Charlotte County residents in Punta Gorda, Florida, on Oct. 22, 2024. (Photo courtesy of FEMA) ...

(THE CONVERSATION) When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4, 2025, Texas floods, he told colleagues he was frustrated ...

For millions of Californians, 2025 was a year marred by devastating natural disasters. The Palisades and Eaton Fires, ...

Horse riders pass by debris across the river from HTR TX Hill Country Campground after a flood, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Kerrville. Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer Texas has weathered more than ...

Based on initial estimates, the Fourth of July flooding appears to be the third-deadliest natural disaster in recent Texas history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...