Disasters and the Environment

Natural disasters can strike in an instant, leaving trails of destruction behind. But it's not just buildings and other structures that are affected. Disasters also do great damage to the environment. They can wipe out coastlines, pollute water sources, destroy animal habitats, disrupt ecosystems, and more. What happens next? Can the environment recover? Investigate the environmental effects of hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural disasters.