It is suggested that a mud "volcano" in Indonesia, expected to flow for 26 years, was caused by drilling. Although not sufficient for a case study, it could be used as an example of a human-induced hazard.

It is suggested that a mud "volcano" in Indonesia, expected to flow for 26 years, was caused by drilling. Although not sufficient for a case study, it could be used as an example of a human-induced hazard.

Hurricanes in the Atlantic are more frequent than at any time in the last 1,000 years, according to research just published in the journal Nature.

The risk of disaster worldwide is increasing, says a new UN report.