New research reveals that wild disturbances are increasing across America, and these events greatly influenced indirectly by ...

Mounting evidence suggests that natural hazards are becoming more costly to businesses and individuals located in harm’s way. Last year, some 14 states suffered more than 30 tornadoes apiece, ...

Recent efforts have led to "increased understanding and realization among the local people." Experts warn of country's unique risks for major disasters: 'The world's most vulnerable' first appeared on ...

Unfortunately, natural disasters can happen anywhere, and at anytime. The last sad example is the earthquake in Turkey. Luckily, people always come up with new, sometimes even crazy, stuff that will ...

People would be more likely to act if they feel threatened by a hazard, rather than a disaster, concludes a new study from New Zealand Having surveyed 604 people in Wellington, New Zealand, the team ...

The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed ...

Apply hazard analysis and effective communication to lessen the impact of hazard events on communities. Photo by Jose Fredy Cruz Centeno. Add geophysical and social aspects to your hazard mitigation ...

It can be daunting to consider all the things you have to do to make your home natural disaster-proof. Here's how to start and where to look for help.

Holger Robert Maier receives funding from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC. Graeme Riddell receives funding from the Bushfire & Natural Hazard CRC. Hedwig van Delden receives funding from the ...

Climate change exacerbates the severity of natural disasters, which disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Mitigating disasters’ health consequences is critical to promoting health equity, ...

Propel your career forward with an accredited graduate certificate. Unlike most other programs that focus on management of natural disasters, Michigan Tech's on-campus Natural Hazards and Disaster ...