"Atmospheric rivers" are large-scale extreme weather systems that are making headlines more frequently. When viewed in ...

Mesopotamian clay maps, dating back 5,000 years, provide a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world’s perception of geography, particularly its rivers. These clay tablets not only depict the ...

Earthquakes don't just shake the ground, they can also shift rivers, damage stop banks and raise the risk of flooding for ...

Biblical archaeologists are using ancient texts and modern technology to uncover possible clues to one of Christianity's ...

The landslide behind my neighbor’s backyard doesn’t exist—not according to the New York State landslide map or Greene ...

The rivers around Squamish are teeming with life as millions of pink salmon make their way upstream. Conservationists say ...

It’s been a year since meteorologists first spotted the system that would become Hurricane Helene. Timeline shows the ...

Australian rock art, rich in symbolism and storytelling, isn’t just a beautiful glimpse into the indigenous culture of the ...

Medieval castles perched high atop the river, rolling hillsides with terraced vineyards, fairytale wintertime Christmas ...

The River Ravi returned to Lahore after almost 40 years, causing severe floods, and reminding the Pakistani city of its historical connection to the river. The floods of August and September exposed ...

Greg Seitz is working on it as an artist-in-residence at the historic Pine Needles cabin on the St. Croix River.

Sarah Lynch Baldwin is a deputy managing editor of CBSNews.com. She helps lead national and breaking news coverage and shapes editorial workflows. Brian Dakss is a longtime New York-based editor and ...