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Natural Disasters
Natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake/tsunami in Japan, can cost billions in economic damage. Their unpredictability makes them worse, and they seem to be increasing. Find out their costs and causes, and whether they are on the upswing.
Hurricane Ike
A description of the damage that could have been caused by Hurricane Ike, and its impact on the U.S. Economy.
Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene hit the East Coast in 2011. Find out its damage to the economy and why it could have been much worse.
Hurricane Gustav
A description of the damage that could have been caused by Hurricane Gustav, and its impact on the U.S. Economy.
Hurricane Katrina Damage
How much did Hurricane Katrina damage the U.S. economy? The facts around Hurricane Katrina's damage.
Impact of Haiti Earthquake on Economy
How much did the 2010 earthquake damage the Haitian economy?
The Dust Bowl
What was the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression, why did the Dust Bowl happen, and could the Dust Bowl happen again?
Impact of Japan's Earthquake on the Economy
How the 2011 earthquake in Japan affected its economy.
Tornado Season Damage to the Economy
How the 2011 tornado disaster affected the economy.
Impact of Mississippi River Floods on the Economy
How the 2011 tornado disaster affected the economy.
Icelandic Volcano Eruptions Disrupts European Air Traffic
How the 2011 tornado disaster affected the economy.
Economic Impact of Swine Flu Outbreak
How the swine flu epidemic could worsen the recession.
How Does Global Warming Affect the U.S. Economy
How global warming affects the U.S. economy.
Natural Disasters
How natural disasters affect the economy.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve can provide emergency oil in case of natural disasters.