Read the full text of the novella "Typhoon" by Joseph Conrad that is believed to be based on his experiences as a seaman on a steamer.

Browse pictures of severe storms, such as blizzards, cyclones, ice storms, and typhoons, while exploring the causes and often dangerous effects of these natural weather phenomena.

An article explaining how severe winds can lead to devastation and destroy homes, land, and injure people. Learn about different typhoons and cyclones and the effects they have had on our land.

Get the facts on hurricanes with this detailed information page. This page includes photos, charts and satellite images.

Presents charts listing the fatalities from various disasters around the world, including epidemics, plague, famine, weather-related and earth-related disasters going back hundreds of years. Next, the top ten disasters with the highest...

Describes how ocean currents affect climates around the world and the impact of the Gulf Stream, which can cause hurricanes to form. The role of wind patterns in the Caribbean is also discussed.