Natural Disastrous

The Unique Characteristics Of Tasmania That Set It Apart From The Rest Of Australia

The Unique Characteristics Of Tasmania  Have you ever wondered why the beautiful island of Tasmania is so unique compared to other parts of Australia? This article explores the unique characteristics...

Lazuline Sabrewing (Campylopterus falcatus)

Identification: The Lazuline sabrewing (Campylopterus falcatus) male is a large hummingbird that has a shining green back and...

Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher

In early November each year, buff-breasted paradise-kingfisher (Tanysiptera sylvia) arrive in northern Queensland to breed. A forest will...

Williamson’s Sapsucker: Beauty in the Bark

The Williamson’s Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) is one of the four sapsucker species occurring in North America. Unlike other...

The Facts of Amazon River Dolphins

The Amazon is classified as a “whitewater” river, i.e., it is turbid, yellowish-brown, and very limited in transparency...

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...