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Tonga is fighting multiple disasters after a historic volcanic explosion
Tonga faces possible new COVID risks as it assesses damage from an eruption and tsunami waves.
The West Coast is under a tsunami advisory. Here’s what that means.
Catastrophic waves are unlikely, but residents should be cautious.
Workplace cellphone bans for ‘safety’ can put employees at risk
No US law prohibits the employer from banning phone use or possession.
How to survive a tsunami
Preparation is key for communities that live in high-risk coastal regions.
How to study a volcano when it destroys your lab
Dodging lava while broadcasting real-time data on an eruption is tricky, to say the least.
Prepare for hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters with these expert tips
Have a plan. Have a kit. And have conversations with your loved ones in advance.
3 wild ideas for how to stop a tornado
To stop a tornado, you first have to know how it's formed.
The Dixie fire is on track to be California’s biggest ever
This summer turned out to be a particularly fiery one out West.
Hurricane Ida’s remnants will bring record-breaking rain as it travels north
Wind and storm surge from Ida were so strong that they briefly forced the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
Our infrastructure can’t handle climate disasters. We need to build differently.
It may be time to start simply moving out of the way.
