Hazardous Earth

The planet we live on may seem serene and benign. But the Earth can be a deadly place to live. Over half the world's population live in an area exposed to one or more major natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, fires and drought. These are 10 natural Earth hazards that cause the most damage. Some have radically altered human history, others have the potential to threaten our very existence.



Hazardous Earth

The planet we live on may seem serene and benign. But the Earth can be a deadly place to live. Over half the world's population live in an area exposed to one or more major natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, fires and drought. These are 10 natural Earth hazards that cause the most damage. Some have radically altered human history, others have the potential to threaten our very existence.