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Displaying 15 of about 57 results… toxic material in the wake of the storm – a second killer wave threatening life and the environment. Therefore, … toxic material in the wake of the storm – a second killer wave threatening life and the environment. Therefore, …
… and to examine solutions based on the reef's influence on wave propagation patterns. Portions of the shoreline of … and benthic surveys, historical imagery, historical wave and sea level data and modeling of wave dynamics. The analysis shows that, at present, the …
… is worth a pound of cure. An intact coral reef can reduce wave energy by 97 percent, buffering the impact of storms. Mangroves can reduce wave height by 66 percent, protecting against erosion and … is worth a pound of cure. An intact coral reef can reduce wave energy by 97 percent, buffering the impact of storms. …
… most populous regions have been affected by extreme heat since 2013. More frequent and intense extreme heat is one of the major impacts of climate change. As the … of heatwave days at the global scale from 1950”. Extreme heat events can have serious health impacts – Europe’s 2003 …
… 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 …
… early warning and response systems to extreme heat in urban settings; whereas Barbados and Jordan focus on … early warning and response systems to extreme heat in urban settings; whereas Barbados and Jordan focus on …
… services, shifting infectious disease burden, increasing heat stress, lack of access to health services, decreased … to services Shifting infectious disease burden Increased heat stress Lack of access to health services Decreased water … [20]. Regional studies also show a link between livestock heat stress and insufficient animal protein production, …
… an earthquake in Guadeloupe. On those occasions, tsunami wave run-ups ranged from 0.4 metres to 1.8 metres, which were … an earthquake in Guadeloupe. On those occasions, tsunami wave run-ups ranged from 0.4 metres to 1.8 metres, which were …
… US) for the rest of the area. The exercise, named Caribe Wave 11, does not involve communities. It aims to test the … US) for the rest of the area. The exercise, named Caribe Wave 11, does not involve communities. It aims to test the …
… cyclone. For these areas, SLOSH has been coupled with a wave model to enable a more complete and accurate analysis of … cyclone. For these areas, SLOSH has been coupled with a wave model to enable a more complete and accurate analysis of …
… whereby payouts are made based on a pre-defined level of wave height, rainfall, wind or storm surge and their impact. … whereby payouts are made based on a pre-defined level of wave height, rainfall, wind or storm surge and their impact. …
… development. Hurricanes are powered by the release of heat when water that evaporates from the ocean’s surface … more water, which allows more rain. More rain means more heat is released, and more heat released means stronger winds. These are basic physical …
… cyclones, tornadoes, floods, storm surges, cloudbursts & heat waves The CMO HQ has emphasised advancing capacity to … Cloudburst 5. Wildfires 5. Spills & Leaks 6. Landslide 7. Heat & Cold Wave Figure 3 Status of MHEWS in Anguilla. Colour EWS …
… By adding greenhouse warming gases to the atmosphere, more heat is trapped in the atmosphere and oceans. Increasing heat equals increasing energy in the atmosphere-ocean system, and increased heat fuels extreme events such as hurricanes, heatwaves, …