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Keep up to date with the latest research on disaster risk and resilience on the PreventionWeb knowledge base.

Explore cutting-edge research on disaster risk reduction and resilience through PreventionWeb's dedicated research briefs section. Our platform curates and highlights the most recent academic studies, providing valuable insights into disaster risk management. Each research brief distills key findings from peer-reviewed journals and academic publications.

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These briefs are designed to keep you informed about the latest scientific advances. Links to the full publications are always included, ensuring easy access to in-depth knowledge. Please note that this section exclusively features academic research, distinct from reports by international organizations or Non-Governmental Organisations.

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Bangkok residents wade floods after heavy rains left the city inundated
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People’s mental health goes downhill after repeated climate disasters – it’s an issue of social equity

A new study shows that experiencing repeated disasters leads to more severe and sustained effects on mental health compared to experiencing a single disaster.

Conversation Media Group, the
A cyclist waits at a crosswalk under heavy rain in Tokyo
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Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics

Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can damage human health.

University of Leeds
A helicopter drops water on a raging bushfire
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Climate change increases the risk of simultaneous wildfires

Increasing overlap of fire weather between Australia and North America complicates international firefighting efforts.

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH
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Geoengineering technique could cool planet using existing aircraft

A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study led by UCL researchers.

University College London
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Noto quake 3D model adds dimension to understand earthquake dynamics

On New Year's Day 2024, a massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck north central Japan. To better understand how the characteristics of the affected fault lines impact earthquake dynamics, researchers used recently developed simulations.

University of Tokyo 東京大学
An aerial view of Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles
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Coastal models quantify how natural islands respond to sea level rise

Coastal models enhance understanding of future flooding frequency on atoll islands, paving the way to explore the limits of adaptation in the face of rising sea levels and climate change.

Eos - AGU
Lava lake, Lava flow at night, Nyiragongo, DR Congo, active Volcano,
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Fiber-sensing technology can provide early warning for volcanic eruptions

Using data from a technology called distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), researchers developed a method to provide warnings up to 30 minutes in advance of lava eruptions. The method offers a way to volcanic activity and provide early warnings.

California Institute of Technology
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Tonga’s volcanic fury ripples to the netherworld

Secondary gravity waves emerge as the hidden architects of global-scale thermospheric upheaval following the Tonga eruption in 2022.

Eos - AGU

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