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Natural Disasters
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As if tornado chasing wasn't dangerous enough, there's bolts of lightning to worry about. Storm Chaser Reed Timmer talks about everything you're not supposed to do in an electrical storm.
Tornado Chaser Talks Lightning As if tornado chasing wasn't dangerous enough, there's bolts of lightning to worry about. Storm Chaser Reed Timmer talks about everything you're not supposed to do in an electrical storm. Earth 02:40 November 23, 2009 45916 -
If you'd rather drive towards a hurricane-ravaged coastline - instead of away from one - then you, too, might have a calling as an Extreme Storm Surveyor. James Williams takes a peek.
Extreme Storm Surveyor If you'd rather drive towards a hurricane-ravaged coastline - instead of away from one - then you, too, might have a calling as an Extreme Storm Surveyor. James Williams takes a peek. Human 01:36 March 25, 2008 27185 -
Hurricane destruction can shed light on what made an area so vulnerable in the first place. James Williams visits Holly Beach, LA to learn what Hurricane Rita uncovered.
Hurricane Damage Detailed By Light Hurricane destruction can shed light on what made an area so vulnerable in the first place. James Williams visits Holly Beach, LA to learn what Hurricane Rita uncovered. Tech 03:09 May 30, 2008 14845 -
Hurricanes can do a LOT of damage - but can they do any good? James Williams gets the answer to this question and more.
3 Questions: Hurricane-Prone Coastlines Hurricanes can do a LOT of damage - but can they do any good? James Williams gets the answer to this question and more. Earth 02:33 March 06, 2008 21967 -
When hurricanes churn across the Atlantic Ocean, much of what we know about them comes from the work of Joanne Simpson. James Williams sat down with her to learn more about her career.
The First Lady Of Tropical Meteorology When hurricanes churn across the Atlantic Ocean, much of what we know about them comes from the work of Joanne Simpson. James Williams sat down with her to learn more about her career. Earth 02:34 October 17, 2008 13503 -
Hurricanes played a big part in Robert Simpson's life, which is why his name is on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. James Williams gets the details.
Behind The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Hurricanes played a big part in Robert Simpson's life, which is why his name is on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. James Williams gets the details. Earth 02:31 October 14, 2008 17332 -
Floods can cause serious damage, but they can also create some seriously awesome kayak conditions. Discovery News' James Williams takes a ride down the Potomac to learn more.
Extreme Kayakers Dig Floods Floods can cause serious damage, but they can also create some seriously awesome kayak conditions. Discovery News' James Williams takes a ride down the Potomac to learn more. Earth 03:16 November 11, 2009 6244 -
Predicting the height of a flood is important when lives are at stake. A USGS expert talks about the process. James Williams reports.
The Challenge Of Flood Prediction Predicting the height of a flood is important when lives are at stake. A USGS expert talks about the process. James Williams reports. News 01:20 March 27, 2009 13456 -
The rising floods in Iowa raises questions about floods in general. James Williams gets some answers.
3 Questions: Floods The rising floods in Iowa raises questions about floods in general. James Williams gets some answers. Earth 02:03 June 26, 2008 18160 -
When natural disasters strike - be it tsunamis, earthquakes or floods - they often lead to high death tolls. James Williams discovers how the grisly estimates are attained.
Death Toll Combines Local Counts When natural disasters strike - be it tsunamis, earthquakes or floods - they often lead to high death tolls. James Williams discovers how the grisly estimates are attained. Human 02:10 September 28, 2009 19988 -
Building designs are put to the test on the University of California-San Diego shake table, where engineers recreate destructive earthquakes to help make our structures safer and survivable. Jorge Ribas reports.
Earthquake Shake Table Rocks Buildings Building designs are put to the test on the University of California-San Diego shake table, where engineers recreate destructive earthquakes to help make our structures safer and survivable. Jorge Ribas reports. Tech 02:50 March 06, 2010 18403
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- Natural Disasters
- From hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and floods, Discovery News has got you covered when it comes to the latest research on natural disasters.
- List Added: April 19, 2010
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