Natural Disaster

Sixty years into the fire that left the town condemned, Centralia is now a haven for wild plants and butterflies.

History’s best example of being in the wrong place at the right time.

From its hand-dug well to its fully sustainable power grid, Greensburg’s defining characteristic has been its own constant reinvention.

When a cloud of locusts twice the size of Colorado descended upon the American Midwest, the federal government realized that some problems require a nationwide response.

From fleeing mountain lions to scorched soil, the aftermath of intense fires shows an ecosystem transformed.

Protecting sensitive habitats and cultural resources from the smoke and flames is part of the job too.

Powerful seasonal winds combined with drought-starved vegetation have made the Palisades Fire one of the worst in California history.

What we got wrong about some of the ancient city's most famous victims.

In the wake of one hurricane and the looming shadow of another, millions find creative ways to face a crisis.

The asteroid that exploded over Luzon was not a threat—but it was a victory for our planetary defense systems.

Nearly 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, the abandoned Six Flags that became a symbol of the city still bears deep scars.

Researchers made the surprise discovery when wildfire smoke blanketed their test site.