Natural disasters

Natural disasters

Something very strange is happening to tornadoes across the US. And scientists are baffled

As El Niño weakens, tornadoes are cropping up in some unexpected places. But why?
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8 most dangerous cities in the world

Where are the best cities to visit if you like adventure, and the best ones to avoid if you don't?
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In pictures: The most iconic volcanic eruptions of 2021

Volcanologist Prof Bill McGuire takes a closer look at some of the iconic eruptions that took place in 2021.
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Preparing for disaster, with Michał Zalewski

Computer security expert Michał Zalewski joins us on our podcasts, Instant Genius and Instant Genius Extra.
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What the once-in-a-lifetime eruption can teach us about the history of Mars

The eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano is thought to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Now, scientists studying the explosion are uncovering information that may help us better understand Mars's volcanic past.
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Is the anything that can be done to stop the Australian wildfires?

Devastating wildfires have spread across eight and a half million hectares of land in Australia. How can we stop it from happening again?
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What happened when White Island erupted?

On 9 December 2019, the volcano on White Island in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty explosively erupted. Volcanologist Bill McGuire takes us through what happened.
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How to smash an asteroid

Two years from now, a craft will race across space to test whether we can deflect dangerous asteroids on a direct collision course with Earth.
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The science behind the burn

Experts believe that with drier, hotter weather becoming the norm, even more wildfires could rage in the future. That’s why scientists are using the latest technology to monitor intentionally ignited fires.
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Science’s hidden stories

The shortlist of 28 images for the annual Wellcome Photography Prize competition has been announced. Here are a few of our favourites from this year.
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The masters of natural disasters

Scientists are recreating extreme weather and natural disasters inside labs around the world. Their aim: to prepare for the next big catastrophes.
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