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Aug 16, 2009
SARS Epidemic 2002 to 2003
What started out as a fatality from pneumonia in 2002 in southern China, led to a pandemic and death in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam and Canada. more...
Jul 6, 2009
Spanish Flu Pandemic 1918
This wild outbreak of influenza spread to almost every part of the world and millions of people lost their lives from this contagious disease. more...
Jun 25, 2009
Peru Meteorite Crash 2007
After a fireball falling from the sky smashed into the high plains in the Andes near Lake Titicaca, onlookers who went near the crater become nauseated. more...
Mar 13, 2009
The Tunguska Explosion in 1908
Also known as the Tunguska Event, the cause of this explosion in Russia remains a debate among scientists, though it's believed to be a meteorite or comet crash. more...
Aug 7, 2008
How to Survive a Rip Current
Learning what causes a rip current and knowing what to do when it happens will increase your chances of survival when this natural disaster occurs at the beach. more...
May 7, 2008
Top Ten U.S. Natural Disasters
Countdown of the ten worst natural disasters in the United States related to hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, earthquakes, fires and floods. more...
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Sep 24, 2009
How to Help Victims of Disasters
By: April Mitchem
People suffering from disasters need more than financial assistance. There are many ways to help victims of floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. more...
Feb 5, 2009
When All Hell Breaks Loose, by Cody Lundin
By: Brenda Layman
Cody Lundin, the author of 98.6, The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive, has created another seriously in-your-face crash course in survival. more...
Dec 17, 2008
Death Map a Picture of Natural Hazards in U.S.
By: Christine Nyholm
Earthquakes and hurricanes make more headlines, but heat causes more fatalities across United States according to Death Map research released by BioMed. more...
Nov 3, 2008
Natural Disaster Scales
By: Alexandra Matiella Novak
The Volcanic Explosivity Index, the Richter Scale, the Saffir-Simpson Scale and the Fujita Tornado Scale are used to warn communities of natural hazards. more...
Aug 21, 2008
Natural Disasters of the 20th Century
By: Scott Hayden
The twentieth century saw some of the most violent earthquakes and destructive volcanic eruptions. more...
Jun 17, 2008
Post-Emergency Procedure
By: Sylvie Roy
The first ones to respond when natural disaster strikes are the closest to the emergency. more...
Emergency Plans and Survival Kits
Safety authorities recommend that families be ready to survive up to 72 hours while waiting for help in case of major emergencies, so it's essential to make a plan and kn more...
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