Natural disasters are large-scale events caused by natural processes that can result in significant loss of life, property damage, and environmental disruption. These events are often unpredictable and can occur with devastating force.
Clear Air Turbulence is a phenomenon that strikes fear in pilots and passengers alike because of its unpredictability. It’s an invisible force, lurking in seemingly calm skies, and has the potential to shake even the most experienced flyers.
In a startling display of nature’s raw power, the city of Tokyo, Japan, was recently struck by a torrential downpour that left the metropolis reeling. On August 23rd, 2024, a staggering 100 millimeters (3.9 inches) of rain fell within a single hour, causing widespread flooding and chaos throughout the Japanese capital.
Cyclone Shanshan is intensifying and heading towards Japan, posing a significant threat to the country. This powerful tropical cyclone is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for flooding and landslides.
A significant waterspout outbreak occurred off the coasts of northern Italy and Sardinia in August 2024.
A catastrophic sequence of events unfolded in Russia’s Far East on Sunday morning as a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering the eruption of the Shiveluch volcano and prompting a tsunami warning.
