Natural Disastrous

Bearded wood partridge (Dendrortyx barbatus)

FAMILY - Among the New World quails, the bearded wood partridge belongs to the family Odontophoridae. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS - With a length of 9 to 13 inches, this species is one of...

Dutch Owl Loves to Land on the Head of Local Residents

A naughty unusual Dutch owl has supported the small town of Noordeinde to accomplish a substantial amount of...

Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus)

Length & Height: Musk Ox length is about 6 feet and the height at the shoulder, is 3...

Yellow-fronted Woodpecker

Identification:  Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) is colorful Mantle glossy black, streaked white, back and rump white. Uppertail black,...

Black-faced cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae)

Family: Black-faced cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) belongs to the family Campephagidae in the order Passeriformes. Habitat: Cuckoo shrikes so named...

Kinzua Viaduct: Remarkable Rise and Fall of Fallen Bridge Turned Icon

A railroad trestle bridge that spans Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania, was known as the Kinzua Bridge or Kinzua Viaduct. The Kinzua Viaduct, referred...

The Facts of Great Tri-State Tornado of 1925

Are you a history lover? Do you know the facts about the Great Tri-State Tornado of 1925? The storm that spawned the Great Tri-State...

The Massive Earthquake of Pakistan 2005

The Massive Earthquake of Pakistan 2005 - The highly inaccessible mountains of Pakistan experienced a powerful earthquake. Both the mountainous location and the political...

What is a tornado?

What is a tornado? People are often confused about what a tornado is and how it forms. A tornado is a violent, whirling storm that...

5 Of The Biggest Water Contamination Disasters In The World

Throughout history, there have been many disasters that have been man-made including water contamination disasters. These contaminants affect communities and wildlife for generations and...

Liquefaction and Levees

Liquefaction and Levees - Potential Double Disaster in the United States Midwest. Liquefaction is a process during which sudden shaking of certain types of...