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Displaying 15 of about 29 results… In the coming decades, heat will become one of the most significant and visible … are expected to increase faster than the global average . Heat is linked to both increases in deaths and disease . The … less attention than high-income countries in research on heat’s effects on health. Little is known about how …
… wind speeds on the Islands, there have been increases in wave (sea surface) heights and high water levels,” the report’s authors wrote. That suggests that wave patterns “may be changing, and increasing wave activity could be a factor in enhanced coastal erosion, …
… 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 …
… for the city, particularly relating to flood risk, urban heat, land degradation and soil erosion. In response to this, … live on land that is prone to flooding. Reducing the urban heat island effect Under current climate conditions, the … a result of the city’s increasing urbanisation, and this heat gain will only be compounded by the impacts of climate …
… 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 …
… CLIM-WARN focuses on hydrometeorological hazards such as heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. The purpose of … CLIM-WARN focuses on hydrometeorological hazards such as heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires. The purpose of …
… a government agency, showed that in the coming decades, "wave-driven flooding" - when large waves and storm waters … By combining seawalls with a push to rehabilitate wave-slowing mangrove forests and coral habitats, the project … a government agency, showed that in the coming decades, "wave-driven flooding" - when large waves and storm waters …
… confirm a likely increase of extreme events such as heat waves drought and heavy precipitation. It also analyzes … confirm a likely increase of extreme events such as heat waves drought and heavy precipitation. It also analyzes …
… such as tropical cyclones and severe storms, floods, heat waves and droughts are jeopardizing Africa’s hard-won … such as tropical cyclones and severe storms, floods, heat waves and droughts are jeopardizing Africa’s hard-won …
… 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 …
… habitats, both of which act as natural barriers against wave surges. This formed part of a strategy that seeks to … habitats, both of which act as natural barriers against wave surges. This formed part of a strategy that seeks to …
… where blazes might spread. India's women battle extreme heat with a touch of paint Simple measures, like women … where blazes might spread. India's women battle extreme heat with a touch of paint Simple measures, like women …
… 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 …
… over the ravages of climate change, drought, floods, heat-waves, wildfires and other natural hazards. Figures … over the ravages of climate change, drought, floods, heat-waves, wildfires and other natural hazards. Figures …