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(Encyclopedia) naturalization, official act by which a person is made a national of a country other than his or her native one. In some countries naturalized persons do not necessarily become…Floods, Avalanches, and Tidal Waves
The following table lists the worst floods, landslides, avalanches, tidal waves and mudslides in history. 1228…Worst United States Disasters
The following table lists the worst U.S. disasters in history, including aircraft crashes, blizzards, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, explosions, terrorist attacks, and more.…Disaster Survival Guide
You never know when disaster will strike. If it does, it’s important to be prepared. Your life—or the lives of others—may depend on knowing how get…Worst U.S. Forest Fires
Great Balls of Fire 1871 Oct. 8-14, Peshtigo, Wis: over 1,500 lives lost and 3.8 million acres burned in nation's worst forest fire. 1889 June 6, Seattle, Wash.: fire destroyed 64 acres of the…Volcanoes
Mount Vesuvius and other volcanoes of the world by Ben Snowden Mount Vesuvius' 1944 eruption Other Volcanoes Mount St. Helens (Washington State) Mount Etna (Sicily) Mount…Washington State Mudslide Tragedy
The 2014 mudslide in the town of Oso was one of the worst in U.S. History Devastation Caused by Oso Mudslide Photo Credit: Washington State Patrol Related Links Floods,…Natural Disasters
Wildfires are an important part of growth cycles, but during periods of drought they can rage out of control. It's unfortunate, but many of the natural processes that keep the Earth moving can…Deadliest Volcanic Eruptions
Related Links Volcanoes of the World Recent Volcanic Activity Volcanic Eruptions Volcano Year Deaths Major cause of deaths Tambora, Indonesia 1815 92,000 Starvation Krakatau, Indonesia 1883 36,…Are You Ready?
Tornado, flood, fire, terror, emergency: find the top ten ways to prepare for disaster. Then compare your readiness with the rest of America. On hand emergency items Use…Trending
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