Hurricane Melissa leaves behind unimaginable human suffering in Jamaica as death toll climbs

At least 48 deaths have been reported throughout Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. "I have never seen a disaster ...
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The Biggest Dam Disasters in History

Explore the most catastrophic dam failures in history—massive dam collapses, deadly floods, and shocking footage of water ...

Dam disasters of the 1920s made reservoirs safer – now the climate crisis is increasing risk again

The most common cause of dam failures is overtopping where the spillway cannot cope with floodwaters. Reservoir safety may also be challenged by rapid or sustained water level lowering during droughts ...

15 Natural Disasters That Were So Extreme They Sound Made Up

Natural disasters have a way of reminding us just how unpredictable and powerful nature can be. Some events in history sound ...
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The 6 Worst Company Disasters Ever Caught on Record

The curious minds at ColdFusion list the six worst company disasters ever caught on record. Studying these failures shows how ...

How twin disasters reshaped Habitat for Humanity under CEO Jonathan Reckford in the past 20 years

Jonathan Reckford jokes that before he became CEO of Habitat for Humanity International he couldn’t really keep a job.

A new home for the Billion Dollar Disasters database

It’s no secret that extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more expensive across the United States. This year has been ...