Information from several sources, including data from previous hazards, is needed to predict future events. This information can assist in the development of appropriate mitigation measures.

The Fukushima nuclear disaster triggered by the magnitude 9.0 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, reminded the world that nuclear power plant accidents like the Chernobyl and ...

Researchers developed a detailed assessment and map of vulnerability to natural disaster of the continental United States. A fifth of neighborhood blocks in the continental United States most ...

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The SEIV index for Manhattan in New York City is shown on the map as a spectrum of colors from the darkest blue as very low vulnerability to the darkest red as very high vulnerability. Credit: ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County leaders heard a presentation from research teams about climate hazard vulnerability in the area, and suggested action to prepare for and prevent damage ...

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ISLAMABAD: A new United Nations report has revealed that Islamabad is experiencing localised flooding due to the lack of an adequate storm drainage system despite being a planned city. The report said ...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A fifth of neighborhood blocks in the continental United States most vulnerable to natural disaster account for a quarter of the lower 48 states’ risk, according to a detailed ...