US Tsunami-Prone Areas: Map Shows Rising Sea Levels 'Hazard Zones'

Medicine & Technology Apr 25, 2024

The mapping tool reveals areas in the US that are at risk of flooding due to various hazards. Read to learn more.

Microplastics Discovered in Abundance in Long-Closed Missouri Cave System: How Did It Get There?

Sep 28, 2023

Despite 30 years of closure, microplastics discovered in Cliff Cave, Missouri, remain a mystery. Read this article to learn how they infiltrated this cave.

Hurricane Idalia's Devastating Flooding Puts Florida Under Water: Why Was It So Destructive?

Aug 31, 2023

Hurricane Idalia hit Florida and other states on Wednesday morning, August 30, with 125 mph wind. Read the article to know what makes it so destructive.

New Tsunami Hazard Area Maps Released, Highlighting San Diego, Napa, Sonoma Among the 7 California Counties At High Risk

Oct 12, 2022

The geological agency released new tsunami hazard maps for the first time since 2009, highlighting seven counties at risk. Read to know what these counties are.

Scientists Reveal Coastal Cities That Could Sink Faster Due to Floods from Rising Sea Levels and Human-Induced Subsidence

Jun 01, 2022

Experts show the cities that have the fastest sinking rate due to rising sea levels. Read more to know what induces these climate change impacts, and what could country's do to protect their coastal areas to drop from their original elevation.

Over 2 Million Stranded, 57 Died in Bangladesh and India Flooding; What Could Have Caused the Floods?

May 22, 2022

57 people died from flooding in India and Bangladesh. Over 2 million were also stranded by the calamity. What has caused the floods? Read to find out.

Australia Flood Kills Hundreds of Animals; Over 620 Calls Recorded to Rescue Koalas, Joeys, and Others

Mar 04, 2022

NWS and Queensland was hit by a catastrophic flood this month. Check out the state of animal rescue and welfare in Australia and the organizations that are requesting additional help from the public.

Mystery Disease Kills Almost 100 Individuals; WHO Launches Investigation to Identify Unexplained Illness

Dec 15, 2021

An investigation has recently been launched in South Sudan following the death of almost 100 individuals from a mystery disease.

High-Tide Flooding Days in Multiple US Coastal Regions Seen to Increase by Mid-2030s, Study Shows

Jun 21, 2021

A study which the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa led, showed multiple coastal regions in the United States may see rapid rises in the number of high-tide flooding days in the mid-2030s.

300 Million People Who Live Near Low-Lying River Deltas More Prone to Flooding

Sep 30, 2020

According to researchers, more than 300 million people who live in low-lying river deltas mostly found in less developed nations are exposed to more flooding from global warming.

New Study Shows That 1 Billion People Could Be Affected by Rising Sea Levels

Oct 31, 2019

Climate scientists use a new system to determine global coastal flood risks. Their findings are shocking as hundreds of millions of people are at high risk within this century.

Trump's Texas Border Wall Could Endanger American Citizens

Oct 17, 2019

The building of a wall along the border of the Rio Grande River in Mexico threatens communities along its coast with flooding.

‘Worst Storm in 60 years’: What You Need to Know about Typhoon Hagibis in Japan

Oct 14, 2019

One of the worst storms in Japan's recent history, Typhoon Hagibis caused massive damage to the greater Tokyo area and the surrounding prefectures.

Rising Temperatures Cause Epic Flood

Jun 01, 2019

Massive amount of rainfall has put a lot of people at risk and experts say that the flooding can only become much worse.

Nuclear Power Plants in the US Aren't Built For Climate Change

Apr 22, 2019

The existing nuclear power plants in the US may not have been designed to survive the ever changing climate brought about by global warming, Should this ever be a problem?