From powerful earthquakes to devastating floods and wildfires, this feature looks back at the 10 most significant global catastrophes that left a lasting mark on the past year. Brett Kavanaugh ...

Officials in Texas are under scrutiny for a string of refusals to fund early warning systems for flash floods in an area where sudden, intense rainfall is frequent. Those measures could have included ...

The Oceana Water World disaster serves as a stark reminder of what happens when negligence, poor oversight, and lack of safety protocols collide. On a fateful Monday morning, a massive explosion tore ...

International Day for Disaster Reduction promotes a global culture of risk awareness and disaster reduction by celebrating how people around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters. This ...

A devastating flood. A powerful and destructive earthquake. A raging forest fire, These are all disasters the National Guard trains for with the goal of saving lives. But in Brownstown Township, ...

A fifth of insurance payouts after Hurricane Melissa could originate from Bermuda’s reinsurance market, according to experts at a recent event that highlighted how local claims professionals play a ...