Disaster Preparedness : Discovery News

Hurricane Irene Churns the Hudson: Big Pic

Posted Sun Aug 28, 2011 04:05 PM ET | 0

As New York felt the early effects of Irene, the city's skyline turned gray and eerie. Read more

Pets During Hurricanes: What To Do

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:39 PM ET | 0

Hurricane-savvy animal experts share their pet safety tips as Irene causes evacuations. Read more

INCOMING! Asteroid to Narrowly Miss Earth on Monday

Posted by Mark Thompson Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:20 PM ET | 0

Astronomer Mark Thompson reports on the large asteroid that will pass within 8,000 miles from Earth and why we were given such short notice. Read more

Deadly Tornado Strikes Missouri Town

Posted Mon May 23, 2011 12:47 AM ET | 0

Less than a month after a tornado outbreak devastated the U.S. southeast, a deadly twister touched down in the town of Joplin on Sunday. Read more

Deadly Quakes Inside Continental Plates

Posted Sun May 22, 2011 04:18 PM ET | 0

Our perception of seismic risk is skewed into thinking earthquakes at plate boundaries are more deadly. We're wrong. Read more

Fear Over Radiation Contamination Escalates

Posted Thu Mar 31, 2011 02:57 PM ET | 0

Radiation concerns are escalating, causing medical risks to evacuees in Japan. Meanwhile milk is still safe to drink in the United States. Read more

U.S. Relief Effort in Japan: Slide Show

Posted Wed Mar 16, 2011 06:28 PM ET | 0

Since the 9.0-magnitude quake and resulting tsunami devastated Japan, rescue workers have been pouring into the island nation. Read more

US Deploys Nuclear Experts to Japan

Posted Sat Mar 12, 2011 06:35 PM ET | 0

Japanese engineers continue work to avoid meltdown at two nuclear power stations. Read more

Modern Society Threatened by Solar Storms

Posted Sat Feb 19, 2011 05:49 PM ET | 0

The Earth just dodged a solar bullet, but what about next time? Sensitive technology could be mankind's Achilles heel. Read more

Haiti: One Year Later: Slide Show

Posted Wed Jan 12, 2011 09:14 AM ET | 0

One year since a massive earthquake left many parts of Haiti in ruins, the country is still on the road to recovery. Read more

Rescue of New Zealand Miners Still Delayed

Posted Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:35 AM ET | 0

Dangerous gasses are preventing rescuers from launching a full-out search for survivors from Friday's mine collapse. Read more

Volcano Alert Sparks Mass Evacuation: Big Pic

Posted Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:15 AM ET | 0

Seismic activity has escalated dramatically at the volcano on the densely populated island of Java, suggesting an imminent eruption. Read more

Pakistan's Staggering Floods Seen From Space: Big Pics

Posted Fri Aug 20, 2010 05:43 PM ET | 0

When seen from orbit, the enormous scale of the country's disaster comes into terrible focus. Read more

Up Close With a Restless Hawaiian Volcano

Posted Thu Aug 19, 2010 08:04 PM ET | 0

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano got frisky this summer, devouring roads, houses, and forests in lava flows, and forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Check out the dramatic scene of its latest eruption. Read more