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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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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Organic Air Fresheners
Avoid toxic chemicals and create a calming space.
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Surprising Recyclable Household Items
With a little know-how, you can recycle more than you think.
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Side Effects of Vegetarianism
Find out how to stay healthy and eat lower on the food chain.
More on Japan's Earthquake and the Pacific Ocean Tsunami
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Japan's Energy Shortage
By summer, no nuclear plants will be operating in Japan, where mistrust reverberates one year after the world’s second-worst nuclear accident, at Fukushima Daiichi.
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Photos: Japan Tsunami, Then and Now
A year ago Sunday, the March 11 Japan tsunami flooded highways, tossed boats and cars, and leveled cities. See what the region looks like now.
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Where Will Next Tsunami Hit?
One year after the great Japan earthquake and tsunami, at least six other places worldwide are vulnerable to giant killer waves.
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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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How Much Water Per Pound?
How much water does it take to put beef, pork, wheat, and more on your plate? Explore our water footprint interactive and find out.
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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.
