Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are all the same tropical storms, distinguished only by their geographical formation.

Finally, sea-levels are rising, mainly due to a combination of melting glaciers and ice sheets, and the fact that warmer water takes up more space. Local factors can also play a part. This means storm ...

At least 204 people are now known to have died in the Philippines as a result of the earlier storm, while more than 100 are ...

A study finds upticks in malaria after cyclones struck the island, but that vaccination could help mitigate disaster-related spikes. Vaccines are relatively new tools in the fight against malaria.