More than $1.2 million in wagers were placed on the Eaton and Palisades fires last year, including how far they would spread and when they would be contained.

Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached $100 billion in the first half of this year ...

Natural disasters disrupt global trade and fiscal stability through the sudden destruction of infrastructure and the widespread displacement of labor. These events manifest when environmental hazards, ...

Natural disasters have incurred economic losses estimated at $100 billion in the first half of this year, reinsurance group Swiss Re said Tuesday, in ...

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LONDON, KENTUCKY - MAY 17: Tony McFall looks over the debris from the home of his father and step-mother, who lost their lives during the tornado in the neighborhood of Sunshine Hills on May 17, 2025, ...

You can prepare for a natural disaster by beefing up your emergency fund and reviewing your insurance coverage.

Australia and New Zealand's biggest insurer has posted a significant drop in annual profit, as major bushfires and floods ...

When a natural disaster strikes a Latin American community, the damage doesn't stop at downed power lines and flooded streets. A new study finds that disasters trigger a 69% spike in public protests ...

When a hurricane, wildfire, or earthquake threatens your trip, it pays to be prepared. Discover what seasoned travelers do when plans go sideways.