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Climate-change-triggered landslide caused Earth to vibrate for nine days

A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout Earth, according to a new study involving UCL researchers.
University College London
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Get set for more extreme weather across Australia this spring and summer

Australia is no stranger to extreme weather. From heatwaves and droughts to flooding rains, hailstorms or fire weather, our continent experiences it all.
Conversation Media Group, the
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Dams built to prevent coastal flooding can worsen it

The common practice of building dams to prevent flooding can actually contribute to more intense coastal flood events, according to a new study.
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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More intense Indian summer monsoons

Satellite data from 1991 to 2020 show heavier summer rainfall that is likely to continue
European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
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The unjust climate: Measuring impacts of climate change on rural poor, women and youth

Discover how climate change is widening inequalities among rural poor, women, and youth, and explore actionable solutions to protect the most vulnerable in this FAO report.
weADAPT
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New USGS map shows where landslides are most likely to occur

Landslides are a common hazard in the US. In fact, nearly 44% of the country could experience one, potentially catastrophically. Our new national landslide susceptibility map shows where they’re most likely to happen.
United States Geological Survey
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South Asia: Collaborating for climate resilience through hydromet and early warning systems

The South Asia Hydromet Forum, supported by the World Bank, brings together representatives from meteorological and hydrological services for technical training, data sharing, and knowledge exchange to strengthen forecasting and early warning systems.
World Bank, the
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Coastal cities’ growing hurricane vulnerability is fed by both climate change and unbridled population growth

Warm water in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico can fuel powerful hurricanes, but how destructive a storm becomes isn’t just about the climate and weather – it also depends on the people and property in harm’s way.
Conversation Media Group, the

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