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Learn how rock, wind, ice, snow, raging storms, and Earth's inner fire have transformed the planet and life on it. Watch video from inside a tornado, create your own hurricane, and see photos of tsunami devastation.
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Chasing Tornadoes
Follow members of a National Geographic team as they careen into the hearts of storms and take a closer look at tornadoes and the phenomenal forces that drive them.
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Photo Gallery: 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 struck without warning, killing thousands. See photos of the devastating destruction.
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Hurricane Safety Tips
Hurricane, cyclone, or typhoon—by any name, these huge, churning storms can spell disaster. Check out the dos and don'ts of hurricane safety.
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Russian Smokejumpers
Russia's aerial firefighting organization, with their mismatched uniforms and 50-year-old biplanes, do what their countrymen do so well: make do with less.
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The Green Guide Blog
Get tips for everyday green living from National Geographic.
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BlogWild
Step into the field with National Geographic explorers.
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Beyond Green Travel
Get green tips and trip ideas from Adventure Editor Costas Christ.
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NatGeo NewsWatch
Keep current on developments in science, nature, and cultures.
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