Natural hazards are extreme natural events that can cause loss of life, extreme damage to property and disrupt human activities. Human activities can influence how often certain natural hazards ...

The two main types of natural hazards are tectonic and climatic. Natural hazards can have economic, social and environmental consequences. The risks of these occurring can vary greatly.

Kevon Rhiney, an associate professor in the Department of Geography, was recently designated as an Association of American ...