China, Mongolia 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
Entire villages were reduced to rubble as tremours shattered centuries-old structures, and fissures carved permanent scars into the land.
1755 Lisbon Earthquake Portugal
A massive earthquake, estimated at a magnitude of 8.5 to 9.0, tore through the city in the early hours of All Saints’ Day, a day when churches…
1974 Hurricane Fifi-Orlene
The storm wiped out essential services, leaving many areas without access to food, clean water, or medical care for weeks.
Black Death
The disease that caused the Black Death, Yersinia pestis, was unlike anything the world had ever seen before.
Disaster Report: Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies Collision
Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, is a massive and awe-inspiring barred spiral galaxy that spans 100,000 light years in diameter.
Animals with Superpowers That Defy Science
Imagine being able to reverse ageing and start life all over again! The Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish is the only known creature capable of…
Vietnam 1964 Tropical Storm Joan
With inadequate disaster response systems and insufficient infrastructure, Vietnam struggled to cope with the extent of the damage.
Cyclone Nargis 2008 Myanmar
When Cyclone Nargis made landfall on 2 May 2008, its 165 km/h (105 mph) winds and a storm surge exceeding 3.6 metres (12 feet) ravaged the…
1707 Hoei Earthquake Japan
The devastation did not end there—just 49 days later, Mount Fuji erupted, spewing volcanic ash across Japan.
Few Simple Tests to Do Before Your Regular Check-Up
Visiting your doctor for a regular health check-up is crucial for early disease detection and overall well-being.