National Geographic News - Natural Disasters

Hurricane Dolly, Busy July Suggest Stormy Months Ahead

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The strengthening Category 2 storm, expected to make landfall at the U.S.-Mexico border today, has helped make July 2008 already the third most active month on record for hurricanes.

Texas, Mexico Brace for Dolly

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Gulf Coasters cleared yards and bought plywood and flashlights, as approaching storm Dolly neared hurricane status. National Guard troops were mobilized in preparation for expected flooding.

PHOTOS: Over 100 "Quake Dogs" Get Medical Aid in China

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Animals that were injured or left homeless by the May 12 earthquake are getting second chances -- and sometimes homemade walkers -- at a shelter near Chengdu.

Undersea Volcanic Eruptions Linked to Ancient Die-Off

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Explosions of magma about 93 million years ago sapped the oceans of oxygen, causing a mass extinction of marine life, a new study found.

PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Volcano Spews Ash 50,000 Feet High

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A violent volcanic eruption in Alaska's Aleutian Islands that continues to spew ash and sulfur dioxide gas and is expected to stay active for weeks, observers say.

WEEK IN PHOTOS: "Flying" Bullfighter, Lava Burst, More

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Exploding lava, a rare glacier collapse, a pole-vaulting bullfighter, and a newborn panda are among the stars of this week's extreme images.

Hurricane Bertha's Burst of Strength Stumps Experts

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

There's no explanation for why Bertha went from barely a hurricane to a Category Three storm in just a few hours, highlighting a need for more research into rapid intensification, meteorologists say.

Bertha Becomes First Hurricane of 2008 Season

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Bertha has strengthened into the first hurricane of the season and is expected to turn in the general direction of Bermuda, forecasters say.

VIDEO: Kilauea Volcano Spews Lava

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The "world's most active volcano" put on a spectacular fireworks show for the 4th of July, spewing a plume 150 feet (46 meters) high and sending lava into the sea.

WEEK IN PHOTOS: Space "Ribbon," Calif. Wildfires, More

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A beach full of red balloons, a new Argo setting sail, and a U.S. flag lit up by lightning are among this week's most colorful events.