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Toronto, Ontario
Hurricane Hazel Memorial Plaque
At a bridge over the Humber river, markers show the effects of the deadliest hurricane in Canadian history.
disasters
As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Communities Repair and Prepare
In the wake of one hurricane and the looming shadow of another, millions find creative ways to face a crisis.
ships
Where Are the World's Most Dangerous Seas?
From the Drake Passage to the Bermuda Triangle, these waters have a reputation for death and destruction.
science
5 of Our Favorite Podcast Episodes Celebrating Earth's Natural Wonders
From everlasting lightning storms to magnificent bioluminescence, these classic episodes will delight and intrigue you.
Framingham, Massachusetts
Graves of John Cloyce & Abraham Rice
In 1777, two men were killed after being struck by lightning at the same time.
science
Podcast: Hurricane Hunters
We go on a bumpy ride with the Hurricane Hunters, who fly into storms in the name of science.
floods
Washington's 'Washaway Beach' Experiment Is Reshaping Ideas About Coastal Erosion
In 2016, a concerned local dropped $400 worth of rock on a vanishing beach to see what would happen. Now engineers are watching, too.
science
What Is Lake-Effect Snow?
A snowstorm that slammed into Western New York left more than six feet of snow in places. Blame the Great Lakes.
floods
Wild Weather Has Turned Bolivia's Salt Flats Into a Work of Art
A satellite captures the stunning effects of heavy rain and high winds on a landscape that—coincidentally—is used to calibrate satellites.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
The Scarista Bus
A mysterious, weather-beaten bus lies on the coast of Harris, enticing the curious to investigate.
suicide
Haunted Houses Have Nothing on Lighthouses
From drowning to murders to the mental toll of isolation, these stoic towers carry a full share of tragedy.
Marshfield, Massachusetts
Rexhame Beach
In 1898, a New England storm that claimed more than 400 lives created this brand new stretch of shoreline.
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The Youth Reforesting Puerto Rico With Soursop, Papaya, and Avocado Trees
Food-filled parks are replacing what Hurricane Maria destroyed.
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Meet the Storm-Chasing Photographer Who Can Also Shoot Your Wedding
In both cases, "You’re trying to find the best spot to shoot a moment in time that no one is ever going to see again.”
St. Helena Island, South Carolina
Harbor Island Abandoned Houses
Once luxurious, these oceanfront beach homes have been left to succumb to the elements as the beach is slowly washed away.
science
What the Heck Is a Pneumonia Front?
The explanation behind a "drastic," bone-chilling, mysterious weather event in the Upper Midwest.
haunted
The Gray Man Haunts the Shores of Pawleys Island
Legend has it that seeing this ghost before a hurricane is good luck. But what else can The Gray Man tell us about local history?
science
Can America’s Premier Lightning Lab Revive Its Renegade Spirit?
“We want to continue triggering lightning. We’re in no way done with that.”
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