Update

A Ha’apai resident speaks of her experience during the volcanic eruption in 2022 in Tonga, and what some of the signs were prior to the event. A Tongan resident also shares how they felt well prepared before a recent strong earthquake in the country.

Fires are getting more extreme and growing faster than they did in the past and as development expands toward fire-prone forests, more homes are at risk.

When high-impact weather events drive long-term policy decisions, there is a risk of implementing changes that seem protective but actually increase the risk of future disasters or misallocate limited resources.

Researchers are exploring new technologies for short-term earthquake forecasting and prediction, including the application of the LAIC approach to the 2015 Gorkha earthquakes in Nepal.

When major earthquakes hit communities may bear the brunt, but they also lead recovery efforts. As Myanmar mobilizes its response, here are five key lessons to guide the way forward.

As wildfires intensify and more people move to fire-prone areas, health and forestland experts are searching for ways to protect people from breathing in smoke.

Swell waves are created by distant weather systems, such as storms far away, and travel long distances. They may still be present even if the local wind is calm. This makes the predicting of swells and waves a complex science.

The US Forest Service's wildfire management activities have been thrown into turmoil in 2025 with funding cuts and disruptions and uncertainty from the federal government, reducing their effectiveness at preventing catastrophic fires.

Researchers trace the root of flooding in Ghana's capital to poor and uncoordinated land use planning. They recommend that physical planning and other regulatory agencies are equipped to ensure the effective enforcement the relevant land use regulations.

A severe and prolonged drought continues to grip much of Africa, with far-reaching consequences for the environment, economies, and societies across the continent.