Are natural disasters caused by humans?

LiveScience: The number of natural disasters is rising, statistics show, but that's primarily due to human activity rather than Mother Nature. read more

It is considered to be one of the most devastating human caused environmental disasters with both the long-term and short-term effects of the oil spill having been studied. Immediate effects included the deaths of 100,000 to as many as 250,000 seabirds, at least 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbor seals, 247 Bald Eagles, and 22 Orcas, and an unknown number of salmon and herring. read more

More people worldwide are now displaced by natural disasters than by conflict. In the 1990s, natural catastrophes like hurricanes, floods, and fires affected more than two billion people and caused in excess of $608 billion in economic losses worldwide-a loss greater than during the previous four decades combined. read more

Top 15 Worst Environmental Disasters Caused by Humans. On various occasions in history, the planet has been compelled to shoulder some of the worst environmental disasters caused by human activities. The disasters range from wars to nuclear explosions, chemical spill, toxic gas leaks, and oil spills. read more