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Latest from Natural Disasters

Quake inquests to be held as soon as possible
Further inquests into the deaths of people killed in the Christchurch quake will take place next month.

<i>Gill South</i>: Powers of Superman needed to rebuild a shattered city
Christchurch recovery is a job that called for a top CEO.

Cities look to Christchurch for earthquake lessons
The February earthquake in Christchurch lays bare the complacency which surrounds our risk-management of older buildings.

Worried Romans flee city 'just in case'
Rome's usually bustling streets are less busy than usual today.

Mississippi River flooding
The Mississippi River has swollen to historic heights, flooding large areas of U.S. southern states. Homes and businesses have been lost and thousands of people forced to evacuate.

Quake victim considers new life abroad
Amy Cooney would love to be able to put her earthquake ordeal behind her and focus on fond memories of her brother.