natural disaster

With thousands of people filing for unemployment insurance and millions of acres of cropland flattened, along with numerous homes and businesses, the thunderstorm that swept through the Midwest in August and focused its destruction in Iowa is noted as the most costly thunderstorm event in recorded…

Article By Meredith Steinberg Since late December 2019, Australia’s fires have killed at least 25 people along with up to a billion animals, and had at least 150 arson fires. The effects of these fires have been devastating to both the environment and its inhabitants. While it is important for…

According to a recent report from the Urban Institute, it can take years for the finances of those impacted by natural disasters to recover. Beyond just harming residents, natural disasters appear to widen existing societal inequalities. For example, two years after Superstorm Sandy, credit scores…

The Guardian: Six tornados swept across Alabama, killing 23 and leaving hundreds of residents homeless. Rescue efforts continue as people are still missing. Wind speeds were estimated to be 170 mph during the natural disaster. Read more about the event here.

Industry Week: Just having insurance isn’t enough to cover losses after a disaster. This article recommends seven key actions manufacturers should take to minimize destruction during a disaster event. The list includes transparency with one’s insurer, understanding business risk, planning in…

The Krakatoa volcano, which erupted in 1883 and killed 36,000 people, is now erupting again to a lesser extent. Supposedly it has been producing its own lightening, using a specific form of chemistry that was not well understood until recently. Read more about the volcano here.

Weather: A California mud geyser in Imperial County moved 60 feet in one day, threatening nearby railroad tracks and a highway. This mud pot has existed since 1953, but recently has progressed faster than expected. Read more about it here.