University of Southern California

A USC Dornsife-led study found that faults that appear simple can produce surprisingly complex earthquakes.

New research from USC shows that variation in underground temperature and sediment thickness segment the Main Marmara Fault in ways that control where earthquakes start, how far they spread and where they stop—findings that could reshape risk assessments.

This study analyzed data from the 2021 Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s World Risk Poll to better understand how experiences of water insecurity are associated with disaster preparedness and related perceptions.

USC research on the vanishing coastlines of Alexandria, Egypt, offers nature-based solutions for protecting coastal cities globally, including those in California.

Using cutting-edge technology, USC Dornsife scientists discovered how a deadly combination of factors led to disaster. They hope their research will help identify other regions vulnerable to similar flooding events.

A new study says street network designs play a big role in improving a city's resilience to disasters. Street networks with higher connectivity, fewer chokepoints, and less circuity better allow people and goods to continue moving after a disaster.

Researchers recommend limiting each graphic, which the IPCC refers to as "figures," and its title to one key message. The study produced a detailed checklist to improve the design of graphics that target policymakers and practitioners.

A new study suggests that soil erosion is making floods more deadly in desert areas and warns against the rising risks to populous coastal cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa.