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This report assesses the attribution of extreme events as it is a challenging science and one that is currently undergoing considerable evolution. In this paper are 19 analyses by 18 different research groups, often using quite different methodologies, of

Les événements naturels qu’ils soient catastrophiques ou qualifiés de petits événements engendrent des conséquences matérielles et humaines. Ils sont révélateurs de l’état de la gestion des risques et des crises. À chaque événement ressortent des points

Iberian coastal cities are subject to significant risks in the next decades due to climate change-induced sea-level rise. These risks are quite uncertain depending on several factors. This article estimate s potential economic damage in 62 Iberian coastal

Following the emergence of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and its spread outside of China, Europe is now experiencing large epidemics. In response, many European countries have implemented unprecedented non-pharmaceutical interventions including case

Flash floods are unexpected events, which evolve rapidly and affect relatively small areas. The short time available for minimising risks requires preparedness and active response. In this context of risk management, the flood risk perception of the

Flooding is one of the main natural hazards in the world and causes huge economic and human impacts. Assessing the flood damage in the Mediterranean region is of great importance, especially because of its large vulnerability to climate change. Most past

El uso de la geolocalización y la tecnología de dispositivos móviles inteligentes, fundamentalmente tablets y smartphones, permiten ayudar en la coordinación, gestión, monitorización y seguimiento de la información frente a las distintas actuaciones

Cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves. Despite this, no comprehensive methodology has been developed to assess the costs of heat stress on city economies either currently or under future climate change scenarios. Here, the authors develop a

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