In its brief lifespan of only 13 days, Hurricane Ike wreaked great deal of havoc. Affecting several countries including Cuba, Haiti, and the United States, Ike is blamed for approximately 114 deaths (74 in Haiti alone), and damages that are still being tallied, with estimates topping $10 billion. Many shoreline communities of Galveston, Texas were wiped from the map by the winds, storm surge and t... read full post picked by kelaltieri 4 weeks ago

Photos from Nat Geo depict the devistating after effects of Hurricane Ike picked by acemak 4 weeks ago

Hurricane Ike has made landfall on the Gulf coast of Texas, where it is expected to cause "potentially catastrophic" flooding and damage. picked by spocksmyhomeboy 1 month ago

Venus Express has constantly been observing the south pole of Venus and has found it to be surprisingly fickle. An enormous structure with a central part that looks like the eye of a hurricane, morphs and changes shape within a matter of days, leaving scientists puzzled. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

A massive whirling vortex recently discovered over Saturn's south pole has features that are similar to hurricanes on Earth and unlike anything astronomers have seen before, a new study finds. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Hurricane Paul strengthened to a category two storm off Mexico's west coast Monday and was threatening southern Baja California. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

StormStruck, the newest uhhhhh ride attraction at Disney's Epcot, is set to open in late August. Using 3-D technology and surround sound, the exhibit seeks to demonstrate to visitors how to fortify a home against storms.

I for one will be skipping this exhibit. I've had my share ktksbai. picked by badbud 5 months ago

Ann Arbor and Chicago, Michigan, suffer from a winter storm. Almost a foot of snow had fallen there. Visibility on the iced over roads was less than 200 yards. In spite of advice to stay home, storm didn't hinder Christmas shoppers. They need to prepare! picked by KateHadson 10 months ago

As they say, most pilots avoid hurricanes, Hurricane Hunters fly into them every chance they get, sort of the Evel Knievel of the Sky. Randy Bynon is one such brave soul and here is his blog. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Scary images of monster storm bearing down on Jamaica picked by hisidea 1 year ago

The perfect storm that has swept oil prices to $132 a barrel may subside over the coming months as rising crude supply from unexpected corners of the world finally comes on stream, just as the global economic downturn begins to bite. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Two of the world's worst natural disasters in recent years stemmed from different causes on opposite sides of the globe, but actually had much in common, according to researchers who are part of a large National Science Foundation-funded research initiative that has been studying both the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 and the Hurricane Katrina of 2005. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Is it still a standing ovation if they're standing on their roofs?

LONDON (Reuters) - A new musical inspired by the hurricane that devastated New Orleans in 2005 will set the global warming theme of this year's world famous Promenade Concerts, the BBC said on Wednesday. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

Plasma astrophysicists at the University of Warwick have found that key information about the Sun's 'storm season' is being broadcast across the solar system in a fractal snapshot imprinted in the solar wind. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

U.S. health officials are urging that Gulf Coast hurricane victims be moved out of their government-issued trailers as quickly as possible after tests found toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes. picked by MandolinOrange 8 months ago

Working with Hipgnosis, Storm was the key designer behind some of the most instantly recognisable album covers ever. Most famous for his work with Pink Floyd (designing not only their sleeves, but a lot of the art work for their live shows, including their trademark circular mirror), he has provided album art for many other bands and musicians. His website highlights the work he considers mos... read full post picked by Pocksucket 9 months ago

A severe storm ripped through downtown Atlanta on Friday night, injuring several people and damaging skyscrapers, hotels and two major sports arenas that were filled with thousands of pro and college basketball fans. picked by Nunkii 7 months ago

A winter storm has become a valid reason for closing schools, government agencies and businesses in the region of Northwest early. Snowfall hinders the most traveled highways and is responsible for 36 deaths mostly in road accidents. picked by KateHadson 10 months ago

NASA's Cassini spacecraft observes Saturn's electrical storm with lightning 10,000 more powerful than the lightning on Earth. The area, where the storm occured, was dubbed "Storm Alley." picked by maxriter 5 months ago

The National Weather Service said that a severe cluster of tornadoes crossed central Florida near the Orlando area at approximately 3 a.m. this morning picked by monkeyman 2 years ago