Natural Disasters
These amazing phenomena are irresistible forces of nature. Whether it's a wild tornado, white-out blizzard, raging wildfire, powerful hurricane or other natural disaster, the impact and damage can be tremendous. Learn more about natural disasters, see amazing photos and test your knowledge with one of the natural-disaster quizzes.Natural Disasters: Tornadoes
About 1,000 tornadoes hit the United States every year. These ferocious storms can have winds as high as 250 mph and are responsible for around 80 deaths each year.
Tornado Photos
Natural Disasters: Blizzards
Blizzards are powerful snowstorms that can cripple an area and cause extensive property damage. Find out more about these natural disasters.
Blizzard Gallery
Natural Disasters: Hurricanes
Hurricanes are one of the most powerful natural disasters, as evidenced by the Gulf Coast destruction in 2005. Find out more.
Hurricane History
Hurricane Trivia Quiz
Katrina Quiz
Natural Disasters: Earthquake
Earthquakes can topple buildings and cause mudslides, fires and avalanches. Check out some amazing photos of an historic San Francisco quake.
Earthquake Gallery
Natural Disasters: Wildfires
These fires can burn thousands of acres of land and destroy homes, cars and anything else in their path.
Wildfires
Natural Disasters: Floods
Flooding produces extremely powerful currents of water that can wash away homes, cars and people.
Pictures of Floods
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