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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.
Natural Disasters Topics
More About Natural Disasters
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Russian Wildfire Pictures
The worst known Russian heat wave is fueling hundreds of fires across the country and driving up Moscow's death rate.
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Russia Fires, Pakistan Floods Linked?
The two disasters may be connected by powerful atmospheric forces that are being boosted by global warming, scientists say.
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Photos: Volcano Erupts Under Ice
The second new hot spot on Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano is under a glacier, meaning big steam and major flooding.
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Fires Make "Volcanic" Storm Clouds
A strong blaze can create thunderclouds that funnel smoke and particulates into the stratosphere, scientists say.
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Interactive: Forces of Nature
Create your own hurricane, earthquake, or tornado, and see the effects reverberate throughout the land.
The Green Guide
New From National Geographic Magazine
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Reviving Native Lands
Something remarkable is happening in Indian country: Tribes whose lands were once taken from them are setting an example for how to restore the environment.
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India's Kaziranga Park
One hundred tigers, 2,000 one-horned rhinos, 1,800 wild buffalo —Kaziranga National Park is India's grassland kingdom.
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Bahamas Caves Photo Gallery
Conditions in some blue holes are ideal for reconstructing the ancient natural history of the Bahamas and even mirror life on the planet billions of years ago.
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Environment Topics
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The Green Guide Blog
Get tips for everyday green living from National Geographic.
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Step into the field with National Geographic explorers.
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NatGeo NewsWatch
Keep current on developments in science, nature, and cultures.
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Watch Video
Watch Casey Anderson with his lovable best friend Brutus, the 800-pound brown bear that he raised from birth.
The Great Energy Challenge
Better understand the need for clean energy and learn how to be part of the solution.
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Your Oil Spill IQ
You know the Gulf is a mess, but how much do you really know about oil spills?
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Personal Energy Meter
See how you measure up against others, and how changes at home could do tons to protect the planet.
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Your Energy Diet
Reducing power use is a like taking off extra pounds. These small steps may help heal the planet, and save you money.
