Natural Disaster
Ice Storms - Winter Storms
What is a winter storm? How does an ice storm occur? What care should be taken if caught in a winter storm? Read on to find out.
What is a Cyclone?
A closed atmospheric circulation formed over an ocean or a sea is known as a cyclone. Hurricanes and typhoons are also cyclones that blow in the northern hemisphere. This articles briefs on what is a cyclone? Read on…
Federal Court Rules Against Katrina Homeowners in Appeal
A federal appeals court decided that insurance companies do not have to cover Katrina flood damages to Louisiana homeowners.
Tornado Facts
Facts about the genesis and dynamics of tornados...
Earthquake Facts
Earthquakes are possibly the most dangerous of the natural calamities. Apart from the earthquakes themselves, they cause other calamities like tsunamis. Here are some more facts about earthquakes.
Louis Farrakahn Says Government Conspiracy Flooded New Orleans
Outspoken Islamic leader Louis Farrakhan has suggested that the American government might have blown a hole in the levee surrounding Lake Ponchartrain in New Orleans, in an attempt to flood poor black people out of the hurricane-ravaged city.
Pakistan Ceases Looking for Survivors, Braces for Winter
Rescue workers in Pakistan have abandoned the search for survivors of last week’s earthquake who may be trapped in the rubble, as heavy rains make further searching difficult and hopeless.
Flood Risk Is the Number One Natural Disaster: Can It Happen to You?
Regular homeowner’s insurance doesn't cover damage due to flooding which is a travesty because flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States.
Just three minutes to wreck a town - Now the long clear up begins
The clean up operation starts in northern France after Sunday's freak tornado.
Building a Home Natural Disaster Preparation Kits
Flooding throughout the midwest has caused many households to evaluate their own disaster plans and prepare for the unthinkable. This article describes the supplies a family should collect into a disaster preparation kit in preparation for a natural disaster like flooding, earthquake or hurricane.
Get Ready for Florida Hurricane Season
With the Florida hurricane season almost upon us, it’s important to make sure you’re ready. A family disaster plan and a disaster supply kit are two important actions you can take to make sure you’re not caught out if a hurricane cuts off your electricity, isolates you in your home, or forces you to evacuate.
Global Warming Brings Busy Year for Un Disaster Teams
The United Nations office that sends expert teams around the world to help governments deal with natural disasters was busier than ever in Latin America this year, a fact it at least partially blames on climate change.
Latin America Hit By Record Number of Disasters, Says Un
The UN office that sends experts around the world to help governments deal with natural disasters attended to more such events than ever before in Latin America in 2007, a fact it at least partially blames on climate change
Disaster Planning for the Hurricane Season
Of all the supplies listed the most critical by far is an adequate supply of drinking water. Everything else (including food) is secondary to water because the body needs a large and continuous supply of fresh pure water. After a hurricane, water service is interrupted for lengthy periods because of lack of power and the fact that existing water supplies are often polluted.
Payday Loans after a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters happen anytime and most without warnings. After a tornado, storm, earthquake or flood, your house or car could be damaged and need repairs as well as some members of the family may need medical care. Beyond these damages, your work maybe temporarily interrupted as well. How do you face all these?
Are You Prepared for 2007 USA Hurricane Season?
As an emergency preparedness consultant on both natural and man-made disasters, I truly believe that this USA hurricane season could be bigger than the one that brought us Katrina and Rita.
How To Proof Your Family Against Future Shock
Some modern kids don't know how to unzip a banana. Our society will soon rely on computers to wash us, dress us, and feed us. What happens when the computers break down? Here is a way to buck the trend.
Nicaragua
Leader: Nicaragua has to contend with a divisive past, natural disasters and grinding poverty. Now that a more pragmatic Mr Ortega is in charge, George Bush should have the good grace to give him a chance.
Catastrophic Mudslide Could Last 100 Years, Say Scientists
· Land in East Java likely to collapse as thousands flee · Attempts to seal channels will 'probably not succeed'
Hurricane season- How to Survive
Crisis Situation-Don't Panic. Most researchers who study crisis will tell you that the reason people die in a crisis is because they PANIC.
Natural Disaster Causes 3% of Data Loss
Natural Disasters is the least likely cause of data loss however they can kill an entire company. The eruption of natural disasters and the complete equipment failure are rare but they do occur. Although it accounts for around 3% of all data loss but the magnitude of data loss is highest.
Natural Disasters Raise Data Recovery Awareness
Technology v Nature. The fight still continues without any clear winners. Nature’s fury occasionally reminds us of how easily it can overwhelm all that modern technology has to offer
Disaster Preparedness in a Post 9/11 World
So much has changed in the last several years after 9/11, and yet most businesses are still inadequately prepared for disastrous situations. Not only are they vulnerable from the threat of terrorism, but from security and natural disaster standpoints as well.
Katrina and Genocide? Troubling Parallels Considered
Hurricane Katrina certainly was not a planned event, but questions continue over the lack of preparation and the criminally negligent response by federal agencies. Was their response one of planned genocide?
It Could Have Been Me- But For The Grace Of God
None of us know what the future holds, not even the events of the next hour of our life. If anything good can come from the Hurricane Katrina disaster perhaps it would be that people would stop and evaluate their life and review what is really important.
Hurricanes point to importance of aquaculture
In the face of increased incidence of natural disasters, aquaculture can be a vehicle for reliable food supplies.
Human Waste Disposal; A Survival Issue
The most recent tragedies that our Nation faced were the natural disaster of hurricanes. As I watched the commentaries on the most widely covered hurricane, Katrina, I couldn’t help but wonder about the human waste issue.
Earthquake Insurance
We never know what the providence has in store for us. The best thing we humans can do is to remain prepared against any natural disasters or untoward incidents.
Annan urges post-tsunami style generosity for Pakistan
We saw this generosity at the time of the tsunami. We need it here too," Annan told journalists. "I know it's been a difficult year in terms of natural disasters, beginning with the tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, the disaster in Central America, and now we have the earthquake. There must be a bit of fatigue, but we need your help to save lives."
Report Dashes Hopes for Early Warning System
Despite decades of intense research, predicting when earthquakes are likely to strike is a lost cause, according to a report published today by some of the world's top earthquake scientists.
A World View Of Disaster
Relative to Hurricane Katrina and the Indian Ocean tsunami, media coverage of the disastrous mudslide in Guatemala and the monumental quake in Kashmir has been muted. Are Americans suffering from disaster overload or are we afflicted with media-induced tunnel vision and pathologically short memories?
Government Struggle As Quake Victims Reach 800
Latest happenings from the India quake- situations. Struggling to cope with the devastation wrought by the quake, Jammu and Kashmir government today intensified its relief operations by...
Lost Everything!
Story of earthquake in India. Now he doesn't dare come near it. Last evening, a group of village rescuers, sifted a part of the rubble only to find...
Suffering the Wrath of Gods
Even the mightiest nations must recognise their fragility in the face of natural disasters, says Peter Preston.
Disaster Preparedness - Emergency Planning
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita showed that even in the USA large scale disasters are difficult for governments to manage. The chances of you and your family surviving a disaster will be greatly improved if you have your own family emergency preparedness plan.
THE AGE OF CATASTROPHE: Preparing for Disaster
Congress shuddered at the projected cost of reconstruction in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Let them shudder again for it will be twice that amount and more to do what must be done: A comprehensive system of mass transit for mass evacuation.
Death Toll Rises Amid the Devastation
Hundreds of people were feared to have died in Hurricane Katrina as more bodies washed up in US Gulf coast cities yesterday in the aftermath one of the worst natural disasters America has faced in decades.
Small Boat Insurance
Boat insurance will protect your boat against natural disasters.
Frantic Search for Survivors in Indonesian Earthquake
The desperate search for survivors of the latest natural disaster to strike Indonesia was under way last night as the death toll rose to 430 confirmed dead, with more than 20,000 displaced on the island of Nias.
Disaster Plan Talks Stalled
Negotiations over a disasters action plan stalled yesterday when the US demanded that references to climate change as a cause of natural calamities be removed from the final document.
Focus: Tsunami Catastrophe
It came with devastating ferocity, a natural disaster of freakish intensity that shocked the world and killed countless thousands. The waters have now receded, but disease and hunger stalk an arc of countries around the Indian Ocean. Can the millions so grievously affected ever recover?
Does Anathema Meet Progressive-Metal Head On?
You Be The Judge...Anathema’s Natural Disaster is yet another departure of style in comparison to their experimental album in 2001 A Fine Day To Exit.
Tragedy unfolds in a grim mosaic of debris
A thunderclap in Fort Worth, a tornado in Palestine, a hailstorm in Nacogdoches. Across a broad swath of north-east Texas they were convinced they had woken up to some kind of natural disaster on Saturday morning. As roofs shook, windows rattled and dogs howled, many put the noise down to a sudden freak change in the weather.
Tale of Tragic Deaths Fuels Japan's Doubts
The mystery surrounding the fate of 13 Japanese nationals abducted by North Korean special forces deepened yesterday when authorities in Pyongyang blamed eight of the deaths on a grim catalogue of suicide, car crashes and natural disasters. But the claim that all but one of the graves had...
Disasters waiting to happen
The social and economic costs of global warming will block all progress in the developing world. As the US finally concedes that global warming is happening, dramatic new data is emerging on the impact of "natural" disasters.
Regular homeowner’s insurance doesn't cover damage due to flooding which is a travesty because flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States.
Just three minutes to wreck a town - Now the long clear up begins
The clean up operation starts in northern France after Sunday's freak tornado.
Building a Home Natural Disaster Preparation Kits
Flooding throughout the midwest has caused many households to evaluate their own disaster plans and prepare for the unthinkable. This article describes the supplies a family should collect into a disaster preparation kit in preparation for a natural disaster like flooding, earthquake or hurricane.
Get Ready for Florida Hurricane Season
With the Florida hurricane season almost upon us, it’s important to make sure you’re ready. A family disaster plan and a disaster supply kit are two important actions you can take to make sure you’re not caught out if a hurricane cuts off your electricity, isolates you in your home, or forces you to evacuate.
Global Warming Brings Busy Year for Un Disaster Teams
The United Nations office that sends expert teams around the world to help governments deal with natural disasters was busier than ever in Latin America this year, a fact it at least partially blames on climate change.
Latin America Hit By Record Number of Disasters, Says Un
The UN office that sends experts around the world to help governments deal with natural disasters attended to more such events than ever before in Latin America in 2007, a fact it at least partially blames on climate change
Disaster Planning for the Hurricane Season
Of all the supplies listed the most critical by far is an adequate supply of drinking water. Everything else (including food) is secondary to water because the body needs a large and continuous supply of fresh pure water. After a hurricane, water service is interrupted for lengthy periods because of lack of power and the fact that existing water supplies are often polluted.
Payday Loans after a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters happen anytime and most without warnings. After a tornado, storm, earthquake or flood, your house or car could be damaged and need repairs as well as some members of the family may need medical care. Beyond these damages, your work maybe temporarily interrupted as well. How do you face all these?
Are You Prepared for 2007 USA Hurricane Season?
As an emergency preparedness consultant on both natural and man-made disasters, I truly believe that this USA hurricane season could be bigger than the one that brought us Katrina and Rita.
How To Proof Your Family Against Future Shock
Some modern kids don't know how to unzip a banana. Our society will soon rely on computers to wash us, dress us, and feed us. What happens when the computers break down? Here is a way to buck the trend.
Nicaragua
Leader: Nicaragua has to contend with a divisive past, natural disasters and grinding poverty. Now that a more pragmatic Mr Ortega is in charge, George Bush should have the good grace to give him a chance.
Catastrophic Mudslide Could Last 100 Years, Say Scientists
· Land in East Java likely to collapse as thousands flee · Attempts to seal channels will 'probably not succeed'
Hurricane season- How to Survive
Crisis Situation-Don't Panic. Most researchers who study crisis will tell you that the reason people die in a crisis is because they PANIC.
Natural Disaster Causes 3% of Data Loss
Natural Disasters is the least likely cause of data loss however they can kill an entire company. The eruption of natural disasters and the complete equipment failure are rare but they do occur. Although it accounts for around 3% of all data loss but the magnitude of data loss is highest.
Natural Disasters Raise Data Recovery Awareness
Technology v Nature. The fight still continues without any clear winners. Nature’s fury occasionally reminds us of how easily it can overwhelm all that modern technology has to offer
Disaster Preparedness in a Post 9/11 World
So much has changed in the last several years after 9/11, and yet most businesses are still inadequately prepared for disastrous situations. Not only are they vulnerable from the threat of terrorism, but from security and natural disaster standpoints as well.
Katrina and Genocide? Troubling Parallels Considered
Hurricane Katrina certainly was not a planned event, but questions continue over the lack of preparation and the criminally negligent response by federal agencies. Was their response one of planned genocide?
It Could Have Been Me- But For The Grace Of God
None of us know what the future holds, not even the events of the next hour of our life. If anything good can come from the Hurricane Katrina disaster perhaps it would be that people would stop and evaluate their life and review what is really important.
Hurricanes point to importance of aquaculture
In the face of increased incidence of natural disasters, aquaculture can be a vehicle for reliable food supplies.
Human Waste Disposal; A Survival Issue
The most recent tragedies that our Nation faced were the natural disaster of hurricanes. As I watched the commentaries on the most widely covered hurricane, Katrina, I couldn’t help but wonder about the human waste issue.
Earthquake Insurance
We never know what the providence has in store for us. The best thing we humans can do is to remain prepared against any natural disasters or untoward incidents.
Annan urges post-tsunami style generosity for Pakistan
We saw this generosity at the time of the tsunami. We need it here too," Annan told journalists. "I know it's been a difficult year in terms of natural disasters, beginning with the tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, the disaster in Central America, and now we have the earthquake. There must be a bit of fatigue, but we need your help to save lives."
Report Dashes Hopes for Early Warning System
Despite decades of intense research, predicting when earthquakes are likely to strike is a lost cause, according to a report published today by some of the world's top earthquake scientists.
A World View Of Disaster
Relative to Hurricane Katrina and the Indian Ocean tsunami, media coverage of the disastrous mudslide in Guatemala and the monumental quake in Kashmir has been muted. Are Americans suffering from disaster overload or are we afflicted with media-induced tunnel vision and pathologically short memories?
Government Struggle As Quake Victims Reach 800
Latest happenings from the India quake- situations. Struggling to cope with the devastation wrought by the quake, Jammu and Kashmir government today intensified its relief operations by...
Lost Everything!
Story of earthquake in India. Now he doesn't dare come near it. Last evening, a group of village rescuers, sifted a part of the rubble only to find...
Suffering the Wrath of Gods
Even the mightiest nations must recognise their fragility in the face of natural disasters, says Peter Preston.
Disaster Preparedness - Emergency Planning
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita showed that even in the USA large scale disasters are difficult for governments to manage. The chances of you and your family surviving a disaster will be greatly improved if you have your own family emergency preparedness plan.
THE AGE OF CATASTROPHE: Preparing for Disaster
Congress shuddered at the projected cost of reconstruction in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Let them shudder again for it will be twice that amount and more to do what must be done: A comprehensive system of mass transit for mass evacuation.
Death Toll Rises Amid the Devastation
Hundreds of people were feared to have died in Hurricane Katrina as more bodies washed up in US Gulf coast cities yesterday in the aftermath one of the worst natural disasters America has faced in decades.
Small Boat Insurance
Boat insurance will protect your boat against natural disasters.
Frantic Search for Survivors in Indonesian Earthquake
The desperate search for survivors of the latest natural disaster to strike Indonesia was under way last night as the death toll rose to 430 confirmed dead, with more than 20,000 displaced on the island of Nias.
Disaster Plan Talks Stalled
Negotiations over a disasters action plan stalled yesterday when the US demanded that references to climate change as a cause of natural calamities be removed from the final document.
Focus: Tsunami Catastrophe
It came with devastating ferocity, a natural disaster of freakish intensity that shocked the world and killed countless thousands. The waters have now receded, but disease and hunger stalk an arc of countries around the Indian Ocean. Can the millions so grievously affected ever recover?
Does Anathema Meet Progressive-Metal Head On?
You Be The Judge...Anathema’s Natural Disaster is yet another departure of style in comparison to their experimental album in 2001 A Fine Day To Exit.
Tragedy unfolds in a grim mosaic of debris
A thunderclap in Fort Worth, a tornado in Palestine, a hailstorm in Nacogdoches. Across a broad swath of north-east Texas they were convinced they had woken up to some kind of natural disaster on Saturday morning. As roofs shook, windows rattled and dogs howled, many put the noise down to a sudden freak change in the weather.
Tale of Tragic Deaths Fuels Japan's Doubts
The mystery surrounding the fate of 13 Japanese nationals abducted by North Korean special forces deepened yesterday when authorities in Pyongyang blamed eight of the deaths on a grim catalogue of suicide, car crashes and natural disasters. But the claim that all but one of the graves had...
Disasters waiting to happen
The social and economic costs of global warming will block all progress in the developing world. As the US finally concedes that global warming is happening, dramatic new data is emerging on the impact of "natural" disasters.