Catastrophe
Kilauea Volcano Continues to Erupt
The Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii erupted last week Thursday, May 3rd, breaking open rifts and opening lava vents. While Kilauea has been continuously active […]
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Catastrophe
Debris Flow Devastates Montecito, CA Immediately After The Thomas Fire
While the threat of the Thomas fire just recently diminished in Ventura and Santa Barbra Counties, residents were weary to hear that they are now being threatened by […]
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Thomas Fire Set to Become Largest in CA History
UPDATE 01/03/18 @ 4:49 p.m. – The fire is now 92% contained at 281,893 acres. Thomas Fire Summary The Thomas Fire began in Ventura County just north of […]
Catastrophe
Book Review: “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America”
In The Big Burn, author Timothy Egan takes the reader through the beginning years of environmentalist and activist John Muir’s growing friendship with then Governor Teddy Roosevelt. The […]
Catastrophe
New Film Highlights the Unsung Heroes of Wildland Firefighting
2017 has brought devastating wildfires to much of the Western United States. Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington all fared way worse than expected with more than 8 million […]
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma batter Southern US
Hurricane Harvey (August 26-31st) On August 17th, the National Hurricane Center identified Tropical Storm (TS) Harvey just before it passed through the Lesser Antilles, the islands that form […]
Catastrophe
Wildfires Rage Across South Africa’s Cape After Massive Winter Storm
Hundreds are left homeless and thousands remain evacuated after the strongest winter storm in decades assaulted Cape Town, South Africa, and continued across the southern region of South […]
Catastrophe
16 Largest Arson Wildfires in the United States Have Destroyed Over 6500 Structures
Wildfire arson is the felony act of maliciously setting fire to wildlands or uncultivated land comprised of forest, brush or grassland, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Not […]
Catastrophe
NASA Heat Shields Set to Save Firefighters’ Lives
One of the worst firefighter tragedies in history compelled NASA researcher, Mary Beth Wusk, to help develop a better emergency fire shelter. Wusk saw a news article on […]
Catastrophe
Chile Wildfire Outbreak “Worst in Country’s History”
Chile Wildfires Displace Thousands For the past three weeks, wildfires have ravaged Central Chile in an event President Michele Bachelet called the “greatest forest disaster in our history”. Strong […]
