natural disaster

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.

CNBC: A Miami mansion has just hit the market, publicizing its disaster-preparedness characteristics. The house is reportedly fireproof for up to 4 hours, hurricane-proof, and bulletproof. The walls were built using insulated concrete forms and hollow pieces of polystyrene foam, reinforced with…

The Guardian: The death toll from Hurricane Michael has risen above 18, and officials expect this number to increase as rescue crews continue their searches. There is still no cellphone signal in the most devastated areas, so there is concern that unaccounted for individuals could be trapped and…

The Guardian: A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Haiti. At least 11 people were killed, and over a hundred were injured. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Read more here.

Dr. Sarah Brown, BBC: How many people actually die from volcanoes each year? Dr. Sarah Brown from University of Bristol reports that despite there being 1,500 active volcanoes worldwide, only about 60 volcanoes erupt each year. Most volcanic deaths in the last decade are due primarily to a few…

Fox News: As Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to erupt, officials consider possible worst-case scenarios for the island. Since the eruptions began almost two weeks ago, 20 fissures have opened. It is possible that the eruption will be long-lived, threatening and exposing more homes to danger.…