Disasters explained: Landslides

Landslides kill thousands of people around the world every year. Learn more about landslides and why they happen.

Disasters are not natural

It’s important to understand why disasters aren’t ‘natural’ and how misleading and damaging the term natural disasters can be for affected communities.

Disasters explained: hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons

Find out everything you need to know about hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons.

Disasters explained: tornadoes (twisters)

Read everything you need to know about these violent storms also known as twisters.

Disasters explained: heatwaves

Heatwaves are extreme weather events. Learn about what they are, why they happen and their link to climate change.

Disasters explained: droughts

Droughts affect millions of people each year. Learn what they and and how we’ve supported communities.

Disasters explained: avalanches

Each year, avalanches kill over 150 people worldwide. Read more about avalanches, what causes them and more.

Disasters explained: tsunamis

Tsunamis can destroy lives, homes, crops and roads in the blink of an eye. Learn more about what they are, what causes them and what the effects are.

Disasters explained: floods

Floods are among the most common and devastating disasters. Read more about why they happen and their effects.

Disasters explained: wildfires

Wildfires burn millions of acres of land every year. Find out more about what they are and their connection with climate change.

Disasters explained: volcanoes

Learn what volcanoes are, how they erupt, and the effects of a volcano eruption.

Disasters explained: earthquakes

Powerful earthquakes can be very deadly. Learn everything you need to know about earthquakes and how we help.