The deadly project killed more than 750 workers, the company scrambling to bury the dead before anyone knew they were gone.

When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4, ...

Natural disasters have been shaping the path of human history for thousands of years. They leave behind stories of destruction, fatalities, and eventually, survival. They also leave behind stories of ...

In a nation as dynamic as the United States, history is more than just tales from the past; it's a mirror reflecting our current missteps and triumphs. Yet, as much as we advance, some disasters ...

From Mitch and Sandy to Wilma and Hazel, deadly and destructive October hurricanes have left their mark over the decades.

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“The Kansai area will never experience a major earthquake.” That was how many people felt before the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. But if we examine history, most areas in Japan have records ...

The wildfires in Los Angeles are a tragedy for the people and property involved, and it will be extraordinarily expensive to build back when it’s over. But surprisingly, history suggests that ...

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 with bureaucratic ...