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What if a plane landed in San Francisco at the same time there was a big earthquake?
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If a plane landed in an earthquake an number of things could happen. Find out what would happen if a plane landed in an earthquake in San Francisco.
12 of the Most Destructive Earthquakes
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Earthquakes and their resulting aftershocks can be devastatingly destructive. Earthquakes are caused when a fault in the Earth's crust slips, which releases energy waves in the ground. Find a list of 12 of the most destructive earthquakes in history.
How Much Do You Know About the Worst Natural Disasters in History?
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Do you know where to find the city of Pompeii, which was left buried by a volcanic eruption nearly 2000 years ago? Know which nations have been struck by the worst hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters in more recent times? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
10 Pieces of Disaster Safety Advice You Should Ignore
There are certain steps you should take to protect yourself, your family and your home during a disaster. These are not those steps.
10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty — and deadly — surprises.
The Famous Fires Quiz
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Fire is one of the most elemental aspects of human life, and it is often one of the most destructive. How much do you know about famous fires in history?
Tell Us About Your Emergency Preparations and We'll Guess What State You Are From
You've learned to expect the unexpected. Are you tough like a New Yorker or adaptable like an Alaskan, though? Open up your emergency kit for us, and it will lead us to the state you're from. Will our coordinates be on the mark?
Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies
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It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?
10 Reasons Why Bridges Collapse
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You may see most bridges as those things you cross on your way to somewhere else, but where would you be if one collapsed? We've figured out 10 reasons why the worst happens.
Can You Score 27/35 on This Difficult World Geography Quiz?
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You Ghana love this! We just know it! The ultimate world geography quiz just for you! Andes let's see how well you do! Aim high! But you better know your geographical features, capitals and landmarks found all over the globe!