Tag: Natural Disasters
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A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes
Wild disturbances are on the rise, while land disturbed by human activity has been decreasing.
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Drought Parches Florida
The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026.
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Réunion Island Lava Reaches the Sea
The February 2026 eruption at Piton de la Fournaise has lasted longer and produced a larger volume of lava than recent eruptions from this frequently active volcano.
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Eruption at Mayon
Activity at the volcano in the Philippines sent lava and pyroclastic flows down the volcano’s flanks and prompted evacuations in nearby communities.
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NASA AI, Open Science Advance Disaster Research and Recovery
By Lauren Perkins When you think of NASA, disasters such as hurricanes may not be the first thing to come to mind, but several NASA programs are building tools and advancing science to help communities make more informed decisions for…
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NASA Announces New System to Aid Disaster Response
In early May, widespread flooding and landslides occurred in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, leaving thousands of people without food, water, or electricity. In the following days, NASA teams provided data and imagery to help on-the-ground responders…
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Natural Disasters and NASA—What Is The Agency’s Role? An Interview with Michael Goodman
Working with basic researchers, engineers, and applied scientists–and a dozen satellite sensors—Michael Goodman helps assemble and coordinate NASA’s response to natural disasters and hazards.