For the first time, scientists have used DNA preserved in ancient sediments to examine how a major natural disaster affected ...

Natural disasters were among the most destructive events faced by medieval societies. Earthquakes, floods, storms, and volcanic eruptions could devastate entire cities in an era without modern warning ...

One of the most deadly and dangerous volcano hazards isn’t lava. Mudflows called lahars can come without clear warning.

THE final moments of Pompeii’s residents before they were submerged in deadly volcanic ash and lava have been revealed in a new exhibition. Their last poses have been preserved in stone for ...

A peaceful settlement spreads along the lagoon in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Above the village rises Mount Otemanu, a dramatic volcanic remnant. Dense jungle surrounds the mountain slopes. Top ...

The first permanent exhibition of Pompeii’s historic casts is now on display in Italy, paying homage to those who were brutally killed after being engulfed by an inundation of volcanic ash. The ...

Natural disasters have shaped the course of history in more ways than people can imagine. In his new book, "Wicked Weather: Natural Disasters that Changed History," Rutgers—Newark Distinguished ...

Acid rain from the volcano on Ambae - 310km north west of the capital of Port Vila - is reportedly effecting bore hole water and food supplies. Authorities say the volcano is spewing toxic burning ash ...

After Fukushima, Japan shut down its nuclear reactors. Now, the country is returning to nuclear energy, seen as a reliable ...

Vanuatu's Ambae Island remains on high alert due to activity from the Manaro Voui volcano. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department said the island remains on alert level three, and a team ...