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Displaying 15 of about 42 resultsBANGKOK, 23 August 2016 - Scientists and researchers were today urged to provide "solutions and guidance" so that policymakers are able to effectively address the challenge of escalating disaster risk.
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mr Robert Glasser, said successive record-br…
… the Moken of the Andaman Sea because they knew the tidal wave was coming. These nomads have a legend about the Laboon, the “wave that eats people”. According to ancient lore, before the … of cicadas is silenced as happened before the 2004 tidal wave. One member of the Moken noticed the silence and warned …
… which killed over 222,500 people, as well as the Russian heat wave in summer, which caused about 56,000 fatalities made … which killed over 222,500 people, as well as the Russian heat wave in summer, which caused about 56,000 fatalities …
… which killed over 222,500 people, as well as the Russian heat wave in summer, which caused about 56,000 fatalities made … total deaths from disasters brought on by the Russian heat wave. Other extreme climate events experienced by Europe …
… California and Japan to better recognize the energy wave and differentiate it from other waves that may trigger a … this better distinguishes what an earthquake-related wave is: in the study the accuracy was over 99% as to what … California and Japan to better recognize the energy wave and differentiate it from other waves that may trigger a …
… its shorelines. These include using mangroves to dissipate wave energy, and living shorelines to promote biodiversity, … its shorelines. These include using mangroves to dissipate wave energy, and living shorelines to promote biodiversity, …
… subjected to extreme weather events like heavy rain or heat wave. While in mid-late July, heavy rains have battered large … subjected to extreme weather events like heavy rain or heat wave. While in mid-late July, heavy rains have battered …
… sensors the simulation estimates factors like the wave height and the arrival time. [...] … By Nicolas Zahn … sensors the simulation estimates factors like the wave height and the arrival time. [...] …
… Palu Bay. This reconstruction showed that the first tidal wave struck just a few minutes after the shaking and that … Palu Bay. This reconstruction showed that the first tidal wave struck just a few minutes after the shaking and that …
… followed by a series of unlocks and now the second wave. COVID-19 has become of the worst crisis of … followed by a series of unlocks and now the second wave. COVID-19 has become of the worst crisis of …
… Centres for Disease Control has recently warned of a fresh wave of infections, reporting almost 9,000 cases a day. With … health measures helped Africa tackle its first COVID-19 wave, a response led by scientists and researchers must be … Centres for Disease Control has recently warned of a fresh wave of infections, reporting almost 9,000 cases a day. With …
… used to quickly estimate the size of the induced tsunami wave and therefore mitigate its impact. “Classical … even minutes) but also more confidently and with better wave height estimates derived from improved magnitude … used to quickly estimate the size of the induced tsunami wave and therefore mitigate its impact. “Classical …
… the region, there is an increasing problem of extreme heat – and this is important because there is excess … will need to be greater capacity in addressing extreme heat. Prof. Jean Louis Rossi, University of Corte, Corsica, … the region, there is an increasing problem of extreme heat – and this is important because there is excess …
… the region, there is an increasing problem of extreme heat – and this is important because there is excess … will need to be greater capacity in addressing extreme heat. Prof. Jean Louis Rossi, University of Corte, Corsica, … the region, there is an increasing problem of extreme heat – and this is important because there is excess …
… ten times heavier than usual and were following a severe heat wave which had triggered melting glaciers. The impacts are … ten times heavier than usual and were following a severe heat wave which had triggered melting glaciers. The impacts …