National Geographic News - Natural Disasters

Highest Microbial Life Found Around Volcanic Vents

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The highest microbial life on Earth appears to be in South America, where diverse ecosystems thrive at almost 19,850 feet above sea level.

Typhoons Can Trigger Earthquakes, Study Suggests

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Data from eastern Taiwan show a strong link between the storms and so-called slow earthquakes, which could be relieving pressure and so preventing larger temblors, researchers say.

Hurricane Forecast Revised as El Nino Potential Grows

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

With an El Niño looking increasingly likely later this summer, Colorado State University meteorologists lowered their Atlantic storm forecast this week. Find out why.

Air France Crash Site in Breeding Zone for Storms?

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Air France crash investigation is now focused on the intertropical convergence zone, where trade winds converge, spurring giant storm clouds that can be tough to navigate, experts say.

New York, Boston "Directly in Path" of Sea Level Rise

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Major cities in the northeastern U.S. and Canada are threatened by up to 20 additional inches of expanding seas if Greenland continues to melt due to global warming, a new study says.

Killer Dino Stalked Outback

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A "terrifying" raptor-like dinosaur roamed what is now Australia's outback about 98 million years ago, newfound fossils show.Video.

PICTURES: World Wonders Added to UN Heritage List

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Tower of Hercules, a sacred mountain, and royal tombs are among the sites recognized for their universal value to humanity during a 2009 World Heritage Committee session.

First Reverse Vasectomy for Rare Horse Species

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

To help revive the Przewalski's horse, or takhi, in Mongolia, a Washington, D.C.-area zoo facility hosted the first ever reverse vasectomy on the species. Video.

Rare Albino Whale Spotted

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Migaloo, a twentysomething rare white humpback whale was seen this week along Australia's east coast, where he's migrating northward with other humpbacks. Video.

High-Rise Farms: The Future of Food?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Sky-scraping greenhouses in urban areas may be a promising way to feed Earth's growing human population in coming decades, advocates say.