Disaster coverage is a research concept and field of study investigating the processes, content, and effects of communication surrounding catastrophic events. It examines the production, framing, dissemination, and reception of information pertaining to natural, technological, or human-caused disasters across various media and communication platforms. The field analyzes narrative construction, source reliance, rhetorical strategies, and audience reception, underscoring its significance for understanding risk perception, public response, crisis communication, and policy development.