Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a tornado (46%) is more terrifying than a tsunami (43% ...

A new national survey reveals Americans fear tornadoes most, even though extreme heat remains the leading weather-related killer.

You’re not imagining it: Natural disasters are increasing both in frequency and severity. Experts estimate that over the past two decades, the world has experienced around 400 per year. That means we have not only had to brush up on our knowledge of ...

I was born in Topeka, Kansas. You may or may not know that Kansas is smack dab in the center of what is called “tornado alley.” Tornadoes were as much a part of spring as lilacs, birdsong and puppy love. When I was a baby, I got left in my crib ...

Natural disasters do not destroy buildings evenly. By studying which fall and which are left standing, engineers can develop new strategies for the future. Win McNamee/Getty Images When you first see the sheer magnitude of destruction where a hurricane ...

A new nationwide study suggests tornadoes top the list of natural disasters Americans fear most, outranking tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The survey found that concern over tornadoes isn’t limited to states in “Tornado Alley,” but stretches ...

A luxurious concrete "fortress" that was built to endure all manner of natural disasters—from tornadoes to tsunamis—has been put on the market in Malibu for the imposing price of $44 million. The sizable California dwelling, which is described as being ...