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Displaying 15 of about 24 results… 3–6 May 2011, the ICG decided to hold an Indian Ocean Wave Exercise (IOWave11) on 12th October 2011. A Task Team … 3–6 May 2011, the ICG decided to hold an Indian Ocean Wave Exercise (IOWave11) on 12th October 2011. A Task Team …
… flood, industrial disaster, drought, epidemic, landslide, wave/surge, fire, extreme temperature, earthquake and … flood, industrial disaster, drought, epidemic, landslide, wave/surge, fire, extreme temperature, earthquake and …
… from a global perspective. It will eventually lead to a wave of saving the precious lives of many people for … underscored the nature of multi-hazard risk after the wave took out the Fukushima nuclear power plant, with … consequences. Kuroshio is forecast to face a 34-metre-high wave if an earthquake occurs in the Nankai Trough off Japan. …
… November 1945, when an 8.1-magnitude earthquake sparked a wave that killed as many as 4,000 people. Breakneck … Sri Lanka and Australia. The latter would see the wave arrive after around seven hours. On the Iran team, … November 1945, when an 8.1-magnitude earthquake sparked a wave that killed as many as 4,000 people. Breakneck …
… the Indian Ocean will engage in Exercise Indian Ocean Wave 2018 (IOWave18), a large-scale tsunami exercise based on … the Indian Ocean will engage in Exercise Indian Ocean Wave 2018 (IOWave18), a large-scale tsunami exercise based on …
… extreme weather. The former contribute towards the urban heat island effect as well as sea level rises for coastal … temperature rise presents itself in the form of the urban heat island effect, which occurs when city infrastructure, … can lead to tidal inundation, shoreline erosion, increased wave action and saline intrusion, which in turn will lead to …
… followed by an ocean-wide tsunami. This simulated wave will cross the Indian Ocean in 12 hours to strike the … followed by an ocean-wide tsunami. This simulated wave will cross the Indian Ocean in 12 hours to strike the …
… as examined in the recent IR advocacy report 'Feeling the Heat'. He cited the example of San Francisco, a city that … the critical role of DRR, which started with ‘Feeling the Heat’ in September 2012. Since then, IR has held a panel … as examined in the recent IR advocacy report 'Feeling the Heat'. He cited the example of San Francisco, a city that …
… in the form of global warming. The forecast of the global heat release for the year 2075 is about 0.1% of the incoming … in the form of global warming. The forecast of the global heat release for the year 2075 is about 0.1% of the incoming …
… coordination throughout the region. “Exercise Indian Ocean Wave 09” will provide an opportunity for Indian Ocean … coordination throughout the region. “Exercise Indian Ocean Wave 09” will provide an opportunity for Indian Ocean …
… from river- and storm-related flooding to landslides, heat waves and pollution haze. A scorecard assessed these … from river- and storm-related flooding to landslides, heat waves and pollution haze. A scorecard assessed these …
… 7 and 8. The exercise is part of the Indian Ocean Wave simulation called IOWave16 organised by the … 7 and 8. The exercise is part of the Indian Ocean Wave simulation called IOWave16 organised by the …
… event and we must sustain the system,” he said. The 2004 wave struck Indonesia within minutes, but took almost two … event and we must sustain the system,” he said. The 2004 wave struck Indonesia within minutes, but took almost two …
… According to the article, urbanisation produces an urban heat island effect (UHI) phenomenon, creating scorching … According to the article, urbanisation produces an urban heat island effect (UHI) phenomenon, creating scorching …
… extreme weather. The former contribute towards the urban heat island effect as well as sea level rises for coastal … extreme weather. The former contribute towards the urban heat island effect as well as sea level rises for coastal …