Research briefs

New research shows that an annual investment of $30 billion should be enough to offset the costs of preventing another global pandemic. Over 10 years, this represents about 2% of the costs of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new assessment implies that high emission estimates from some recent climate models are unlikely, but comfortingly low estimates from other studies are even less likely

A major international research project led by TU Wien (Vienna) shows for the first time that flooding characteristics in recent decades are unlike those of previous centuries

A study led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers details the compounding hazards—fire and rain—brought by the Hurricane Lane.

The Pacific Islands are very exposed and vulnerable to tropical cyclones. But a new forecasting tool now gives up to four months warning for the upcoming cyclone season.

The research team has uncovered the once repetitively active fracture line to the east of north Andhra Pradesh. It may become active again and turn into hazardous event

New automated warning system provides real-time hazard information and a much greater level of safety to protect tourists and help operators determine when it is safe to visit volcanoes.

New research highlights differences in drought and flood hazards globally under 1.5°C vs. 2°C temperature increases and estimates associated human and economic effects.