Tom Howarth is a Newsweek reporter based in Bristol, U.K. His focus is reporting on nature and science. He covers climate change, biodiversity, extreme weather, zoonotic diseases and more.

An atmospheric river forecasters say is likely to be the strongest in nearly a year is set to unleash rain across Southern California this week, heightening concerns of damaging debris flows in ...

After a wildfire, the danger continues, especially during torrential rain that can set off fast-moving landslides known as debris flows ... used to describe a river of liquid mud.

Colorado Springs’ rapid expansion has reshaped the Fountain Creek watershed, accelerating erosion, increasing stormwater ...

CONNOR: In the lower course the river slows down as it flows across flatter land towards ... ISLA: Oh no! Meet you at the other end! Does anyone live on it? CONNOR: No, it floods when there ...

The River Tay starts near the top of Ben Lui, which you can see in this photograph. A waterfall forms when water flows from hard rock to soft rock. The soft rock wears away quicker than the hard rock.

This winter and spring are shaping up to be bad times for the Colorado River, with a federal forecast predicting flows into Lake Powell at barely three-fourths of normal. While snowpack has been ...

One of them in the east of the continent has been described as its Grand Canyon. The Tara river flows through two countries - Montenegro and some of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The waterway is formed ...

Because sometimes you need a chord with a little more harmonic intrigue, we take a look at the theory behind embellished ...

If you’re a fan of Virgin River then you’re going to love Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. It’s a South Korean show where picturesque landscapes, endearing characters, and a touch of romance make for ...

The festival takes place this October, and will be a celebration of river city cultures, from regional music and ...

That’s crucial, because avoiding debris flows is the only fail-safe way to stay safe from them. “This isn’t like flooding; you don’t put up sandbags to prevent things from happening ...