The year 1906 had a big impact on how people in the San Francisco area would live in the years to come. Will they be able to sleep at night knowing that anything could happen between when they go to sleep and when they wake up? But for most...
Tsunamis used to only happen in movies, and most people didn't think it was possible for one that big to happen until the one in Asia. People are now aware of the risk and possible effects of this natural disaster because of this...
Every year from March to May, the southern states are sometimes hit by tornadoes, which are very dangerous weather events. For northern states, the danger is in the spring and early summer.
Storms are what tornadoes are. You know that...
War might be the last thing anyone would want to live through. There have already been many wars in the world. As students, we have learned about different wars and how people lived during them. War is not a good time for anyone.
Recently,...
Every year, different parts of the world are messed up by bad weather. Hurricanes are a common occurrence in the coastal areas of the United States. There are snowstorms and blizzards in the north. But there are tornadoes in the continental...
Every year, hundreds of people die in fire-related accidents, especially around Christmas. So, it is very important for us to be ready for these kinds of problems. Everyone in our family should know what to do if a fire breaks out. Even more...
Even in places where flooding isn't common, strong tropical storms and hurricanes often cause flooding. With the crazy weather we're having right now, everyone should be ready for anything, including flooding.
Here's what you should do to...
Volcanoes are one of the most interesting things in nature. Most of the time, people love them for their beauty and wonder, like how the cone of the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines is perfectly formed and how Mt. Fiji in Japan looks like a...
First of all, it's important to know that there are a lot of benefits to having guidance and a lot of preparation in case of an emergency.
Planning and preparation help businesses and industries find dangerous problems or situations that...
Earthquakes are one of the worst natural disasters that can happen. There is no exact way to tell when an earthquake will happen, which makes it even more devastating. The best way to lessen the effects of earthquakes on people is to be ready for...