The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation ...

For example, imagine two homes in the same coastal flood zone. One sits 12 feet above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) on a hill, while the other rests in a low-lying area prone to inundation.

Officials are cautioning residents to check whether they live in a tsunami zone ahead of Tsunami Preparedness Week, and there ...

Recognizing this, officials are taking significant steps to update and improve flood risk maps nationwide. These maps serve ...

Anticipated impacts include excessive moisture, possible flooding, and risks to crop growth in areas expecting normal to ...

Climate change is increasing the likelihood and intensity of natural disasters such as floods, wildfires and hurricanes.

An interactive flood map has highlighted the alarming impact rising sea levels could have on south east London.

Scientists warn that one Hawaiian island is sinking 40 times faster than expected and terrible flooding could start wiping ...