30
Nov
For the next Sandy, NYC eyes cargotecture-based disaster housing
New York City unveils a disaster housing plan centered around retrofitted shipping containers that boast interiors that are like ‘CB2 meets Motel 6’ and that are larger than most studio apartments in Manhattan.
31
Oct
How Hurricane Sandy compares to the worst U.S. natural disasters
Hurricane Sandy broke meteorological records in terms of size and barometric pressure, but how does it stand up to Hurricane Katrina?
13
Aug
Cat-astrophes: Cats rescued from disasters
10
Aug
Cat-astrophes: Cats rescued from disasters
Our feline friends often get caught in floods, fires and earthquakes just like the rest of us, and sometimes they need a helping human hand. Check out these 10 photographs of cats being rescued after disaster struck, and be sure to find out what you can do to prepare your pets for an emergency.
22
Jun
Natural disasters serve as a reminder of how small and fragile our existence is compared to the grand scheme of life on Earth, but they also inspire us to emerge ever stronger. aTo prove it, here’s our list of 7 U.S. cities destroyed by natural disasters that have made a comeback.
31
May
Earthquakes off Alaska pose U.S. tsunami risk
Researchers are hoping that by studying sediment on several of the Aleutian Islands will tell them how often tsunamis occur in the region.
24
May
How big was the world’s biggest earthquake?
Megathrust earthquakes occur when tectonic plates overlap, giving them more real estate to damage when the plates move against one another.
10
Apr
March tornadoes are year’s first billion-dollar disaster
Unseasonably warm temperatures across the U.S. allowed warm, moist air to collide with cold, drier air, priming the country for tornadoes.
07
Apr
Disaster-resilient prototype home completed in New Orleans
Sunshower SSIP House, an eye-catching, dual-roofed prefab abode that’s designed to withstand the gnarliest of weather events, is completed in the Lakewood section of New Orleans.
