"Why is it so hard to get people to safety? Effective warning systems are complicated, involve a lot of moving pieces, and need continuous maintenance," Lori Dengler writes.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contentous wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building ...

Helene was a powerful reminder that natural hazards don't disappear when the skies clear—they evolve. These transformations are part of what scientists call cascading hazards.

Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contested wildfire hazard map.

A moderately strong, 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Iran on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 p.m. Iran time about 22 miles southwest of ...

Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contested wildfire hazard map. The repeal measure passed the state House on Tuesday with just one vote opposed. It previously passed the state ...

A minor, 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck in Northern California on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 6:37 p.m. Pacific time about 16 miles west of ...

These transformations are part of what scientists call cascading hazards. They occur when one natural event alters the landscape in ways that lead to future hazards.

Maps shared online are sparking fears of nuclear repercussions after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake rocked an area of Iran believed to be used to develop atomic weaponry.

The series of earthquakes is the first major swarm of seismic events since 2009. Is it safe if you’re planning on visiting?

Yet climate change is only part of the equation. Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.