What are some examples of natural disasters in Alaska?

1. As Alaska straddles the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, volcanos and earthquakes are part of the territory. 2. Ms. Hill mentioned the global warming effects. 3. I would say frost-heave belongs on this list. read more

Earthquakes, tsunamis, tundra and forest fires, avalanches, flooding, volcanic eruptions and landslides - in Alaska, sometimes bigger isn't always better. Earthquakes, tsunamis, tundra and forest fires, avalanches, flooding, volcanic eruptions and landslides - in Alaska, sometimes bigger isn't always better. read more

Cyclone Nargis-Module 8:Examples of Natural Disasters . PRESENTER: The damage from Cyclone Nargis was quickly apparent. Some 140,000 people were dead or missing. Hundreds of thousands were homeless. And thousands of homes, schools, businesses, and farms were destroyed. read more