China

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This study utilizes historical data from the Kalahaisu landslide in Xinyuan County, Ili region, which was monitored using various techniques.
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This research developed an index system comprising 10 indicators associated with factors and environments that lead to disasters, and used machine learning methods to assess flood susceptibility. The Yangtze River Delta served as a case study.
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This study established a framework for measuring social vulnerability to geological disasters and verified its impact on disaster risk. The index measurement is supported by an existing methodological framework (SoVI).
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This study sought to understand public perceptions, the perceived value of sponge city green infrastructure (SCGI) ecosystem service benefits, and the potential for diverse financial compensation methods in sponge city construction.
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The 2023 report highlights severe disaster losses in China and Asia, as well as rising heat risks in South Asia and Africa. It calls for global collaboration, better early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable planning.
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This report is a comprehensive knowledge-policy-action study that explores the strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing urban resilience in China, as well as showcasing the best practices among cities from China.
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This study quantitatively analyzes how reconstruction activities caused changes in surface runoff and flooding disasters in Hezhai Village.
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This study investigated the characteristics of the extreme rainfall spatiotemporal and recurrence periods in Guizhou province and discussed the relationship between the response of extreme rainfall to temperature change.

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