Natural disasters
A new mega-earthquake hotspot could be forming beneath the Atlantic
Mysterious earthquakes in the region have long gone unexplained
Archaeologists have unlocked new secrets of life in Pompeii
Far from being frozen in time, Pompeii lived on as a fragile community built among the ruins
We can't predict when a mega-tsunami will strike. Here's why
The Kamchatka earthquake in July was the sixth-largest ever recorded, yet no major tsunami materialised despite millions of evacuations
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A massive earthquake could be brewing beneath North America, study suggests
The only problem? No one knows when it will strike
This 'Doomsday Glacier' is melting faster than anyone thought. Now Earth's biggest cities are in danger
Antarctic expeditions and outlandish geoengineering schemes hope to slow sea level rise... but it might be too late
Yellowstone eruption: This is how a supervolcano explosion will unfold
Fresh clues beneath one of Earth’s most powerful supervolcanoes reveal how it could explode – unleashing global devastation
From 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina: 15 unforgettable photos of Earth from space
As its mission ends, we look back at Landsat 7's most stunning and revealing images – a visual record of a world in constant change
A 100 ft 'mega tsunami' could hit the US at any moment. And that’s only the beginning
This could be the biggest disaster in US history, and it just got a whole lot worse
Something very strange is happening to tornadoes across the US. And scientists are baffled
After another explosive start to tornado season, twisters are cropping up in unexpected places – and the big picture isn’t looking any clearer
Top 10 of the world's biggest (and deadliest) volcanic eruptions
Nothing is more terrifying than a huge volcanic eruption filling the sky.
Hidden signals under Earth’s crust could reveal future earthquakes
In the case of some large earthquakes, scientists say we could be tracking them years in advance with the right forecasting.
8 most dangerous cities in the world
Where are the best cities to visit if you like adventure, and the best ones to avoid if you don't?
In pictures: The most iconic volcanic eruptions of 2021
Volcanologist Prof Bill McGuire takes a closer look at some of the iconic eruptions that took place in 2021.
Instant Genius Podcast | Preparing for disaster, with Michał Zalewski
Computer security expert Michał Zalewski joins us on our podcasts, Instant Genius and Instant Genius Extra.
Tonga Volcano | What the once-in-a-lifetime eruption can teach us about the history of Mars
The eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano is thought to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Now, scientists studying the explosion are uncovering information that may help us better understand Mars's volcanic past.
Reality Check | Is the anything that can be done to stop the Australian wildfires?
Devastating wildfires have spread across eight and a half million hectares of land in Australia. How can we stop it from happening again?
New Zealand volcano | What happened when White Island erupted?
On 9 December 2019, the volcano on White Island in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty explosively erupted. Volcanologist Bill McGuire takes us through what happened.
How to smash an asteroid
Two years from now, a craft will race across space to test whether we can deflect dangerous asteroids on a direct collision course with Earth.
Wildfires | The science behind the burn
Experts believe that with drier, hotter weather becoming the norm, even more wildfires could rage in the future. That’s why scientists are using the latest technology to monitor intentionally ignited fires.
Wellcome Photography Prize | Science’s hidden stories
The shortlist of 28 images for the annual Wellcome Photography Prize competition has been announced. Here are a few of our favourites from this year.
The masters of natural disasters
Scientists are recreating extreme weather and natural disasters inside labs around the world. Their aim: to prepare for the next big catastrophes.