Learn how rock, wind, ice, snow, raging storms, and Earth's inner fire have transformed the planet and life on it. Watch video from inside a tornado, create your own hurricane, and see photos of tsunami devastation.
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More About Natural Disasters
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Why Irene Wouldn't Die
Despite unexpectedly low damage assessments, the hurricane was bigger and longer lasting than it had any right to be, experts say.
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Hurricane Photos
Travel deep into the eye of the storm while witnessing the havoc wreaked by these storms of warm water, moist air, and converging winds.
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Tornadoes 101
Learn how tornadoes form ... and how to get out of their way.
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Fire Tornado Caught on Camera
A tornado with blazing innards whirled above a burning plastic-processing plant outside Budapest, Hungary, on Tuesday.
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Science of Tsunamis
When the Earth trembles, the ocean echoes with devastating power. Get the facts about the forces involved.
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Safely Reusing Plastic Utensils
Make sure you aren't spreading harmful bacteria or ingesting toxins while going green.
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Natural Homemade Glass Cleaner
Get streak-free windows without any toxic chemicals.
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Conventional vs. Alternative Energy
See how coal, natural gas, and nuclear power stack up against renewables in pollutants.
More on Japan's Earthquake and the Pacific Ocean Tsunami
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Tsunami-Debris Cruise Announced
Tourists are paying thousands to sail through a floating field of debris from the Japanese tsunami that could be the size of California.
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Photos: Cleanup at Fukushima
Radioactive decay, contaminated water, soil, and hot spots pose challenges for Japan after the nuclear accident at Fukushima.
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Rare Video: Japan Tsunami
The March 11 earthquake and tsunami left more than 28,000 dead or missing. See incredible footage of the tsunami swamping cities and turning buildings into rubble. Video.
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The World's Water
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Visualizing Our Global Water Footprint
You might be surprised to see how the daily choices you make affect critical watersheds around the world.
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Why Care About Water?
National Geographic's freshwater initiative is a global effort to inspire communities to conserve water and restore rivers.
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Photos: In the Field
Browse breathtaking images of life on the Serengeti.
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A Thing or Two About Twins
Can the unique bond between identical twins be explained?
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Visions of Earth
Browse stunning images of our planet as seen through a photographer's eye.
