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Displaying 15 of about 20 results… paper, published in the journal Natural Hazards, examined wave and sea level data around historic flood events and … which has an average land elevation of just one metre. Wave ‘set up’ – the raising of water levels at the coast … of flooding. This effect was increased by prolonged swell wave conditions, where large, energetic waves are generated …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Parties may exchange Tsunami Advisories, Storm Surge, High Wave Alert, Multi Hazard vulnerability information and multi … Parties may exchange Tsunami Advisories, Storm Surge, High Wave Alert, Multi Hazard vulnerability information and multi …
… In this year's "Turn Down The Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for … can make a difference." … In this year's "Turn Down The Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for …
… Kolhufushi largely unprepared for natural disasters. The wave surged over the 1.6 kilometer-long and 300-meter-wide … Kolhufushi largely unprepared for natural disasters. The wave surged over the 1.6 kilometer-long and 300-meter-wide …
… (including local and climate related risks - accident, heat waves, or heavy rains in the case of schools). During … climate related risk like school announcements based on heat waves alerts by authorities during summer and heavy rain … (including local and climate related risks - accident, heat waves, or heavy rains in the case of schools). During …
… 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 …
… have to build a culture of tsunami awareness but the short wave arrival time is challenging for early warning systems. … have to build a culture of tsunami awareness but the short wave arrival time is challenging for early warning systems. …
… processes. The economic and human impacts of wave flooding are likely to grow in significance and threaten … 12CLIMATE RISK COUNTRY PROFILE: MALDIVES Heatwaves Heat waves are defined as a period of 3 or more days when the … 95th percentile. Figure 6 shows the projected change in heat wave probability (compared to 1986–2005), highlighting …
… 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 …
… of the economy relies on agriculture and pastoralism — a heat wave and drought can immediately impact people’s lives, she … levels continue to rise and resulting droughts, wildfires, heat waves and floods are being witnessed around the world. …
… pressures with a morpho- dynamic response. Thus, wave-induced currents on the reef platform are an important … For example, when looking at the Maldives, monsoonal wind-wave events have an impact on locally char- acteristic island … distant-source swell waves are dominant in the regional wave climate5,8,10. Swell waves are characterized by a long …
… Prefecture); the town is forecast to face a 34-metre-high wave if an earthquake occurs in the Nankai Trough off Japan. … of tsunamis, Mr. Imamura cited inundation, current, wave force, sedimentation, and tsunami fire as the diverse … ship and tankers can be washed ashore. Similarly, the wave force of a tsunami is strong enough to wash away …