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 ...

A luxurious concrete "fortress" that was built to endure all manner of natural disasters—from tornadoes to tsunamis—has been put on the market in Malibu for the imposing price of $44 million. The ...

A new national survey reveals Americans fear tornadoes most, even though extreme heat remains the leading weather-related ...

Natural disasters do not destroy buildings evenly. By studying which fall and which are left standing, engineers can develop new strategies for the future. Win McNamee/Getty Images When you first see ...

You’re not imagining it: Natural disasters are increasing both in frequency and severity. Experts estimate that over the past two decades, the world has experienced around 400 per year. That means we ...

A new nationwide study suggests tornadoes top the list of natural disasters Americans fear most, outranking tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The survey found that concern over tornadoes isn’t ...

A tsunami advisory for the West Coast including Northern Calfornia has been upgraded to a tsunami warning, following an 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka region on Tuesday, ...

I was born in Topeka, Kansas. You may or may not know that Kansas is smack dab in the center of what is called “tornado alley.” Tornadoes were as much a part of spring as lilacs, birdsong and puppy ...

A tsunami watch for the Washington coast has been upgraded to a tsunami advisory, following an 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka region on Tuesday, July 29, according to the ...

The National Weather Service is resuming its translation of critical weather alerts just three weeks after it paused the practice amid Department of Government Efficiency cuts. A National Oceanic and ...