An international research team led by a Maltese marine geologist has uncovered evidence that the largest flooding event in known history happened in the Mediterranean more than five million years ago.

The worst floods in U.S. history created widespread destruction, becoming some of the deadliest disasters ever. From hurricane surges to disastrous dam failures, some of the floods only have ...

Learn about the astounding megaflood that reshaped the Mediterranean. Discover the evidence of this ancient catastrophe and ...

Some of the largest floods in earth history drained through the Columbia River during Pleistocene glacial periods (Baker, 2009). These events are known as the Missoula Floods or the Scabland Floods.

but the sheer amount and intensity of water that fell across the Las Vegas Valley this past weekend could rank up there with some of the biggest floods in Southern Nevada history. The storms that ...

13, 2016. -- The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo Almost a year has passed since one of the largest floods in Maui County’s history destroyed homes, properties and swept up entire landmasses in ...