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By Sep 25, 2020
Aviation

West Coast states are calling in all their best planes and helicopters to fight fires

Air Attack provides crucial services against dozens of burning blazes.
By Sep 15, 2020
Environment

A nearly unprecedented cluster of tropical storms are brewing in the Atlantic

We’re running out of names for 2020′s hurricanes.
By Aug 28, 2020
Environment

Hurricane Laura is the strongest storm to hit Louisiana in more than a century

The full extent of the destruction won’t be clear for at least a day, but it’s already causing extensive damage.
By Aug 23, 2020
Environment

Two of the largest wildfires in California’s history are burning right now

And fire season has just begun.
By Aug 11, 2020
Technology

Millions of Android phones could soon start detecting earthquakes

The Google project is creating a global network of makeshift seismometers—out of smartphones.
By Jul 20, 2020
Health

Earthquakes can cause serious psychological aftershocks

Anxiety disorders affect tens of millions of people around the world. Natural disasters might make those numbers worse.
By Apr 13, 2020
Science

Natural disasters will push the US further into crisis mode

This year’s hurricanes and tornados will be hard for the US to bear.
By Apr 10, 2020
Environment

COVID-19 could make this year’s wildfire season more dangerous

Firefighting and pandemics don’t mix.
By Apr 10, 2020
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Disinformation during a pandemic can be deadly

Authorities must stay vigilant against malicious claims in times of crisis.
By Jan 16, 2020
Science

Experts predict dozens more earthquake aftershocks in Puerto Rico

The physics of earthquakes are complex, but our abilities to forecast future ones in real time is improving.