WorldViews: natural disasters


Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 12/13/2011

Was 2011 the year of disasters?
By Elizabeth Flock
With 12 natural disasters causing $1 billion or more in damage this year, will 2011 be remembered as the year of disasters?

By Elizabeth Flock  |  12:03 PM ET, 12/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National, natural disasters, year in review

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 09/19/2011

Giant sinkhole opens up in Virginia (video)
By Elizabeth Flock
A sinkhole found in Stafford, Va., is threatening to swallow two homes.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  02:38 PM ET, 09/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National; sinkholes; science; natural disasters; virginia