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Displaying 135 of about 259 resultsGSA’s Joint Technical Program Committee (JTPC) and Annual Program Committee strongly encourage participation at the 2009 GSA Annual Meeting in Portland. Please submit an abstract for one or two of the 162 Topical Sessions. These sessions cover a wide range of subdisciplines that address both pure and applied geologic research and educational issues at n…
This paper introduces initiatives being undertaken by the Research Center for Disaster Risk Management of NILIM to develop technology designed to mitigate the damage caused by natural disasters. It (i) recalls the main disasters occurred in Japan in 2009, such as torrential rains, debris flow, typhoon and floods; then (ii) presents the issues these disa…
The intention of this map is to give a quick overview for decision makers on supra-regional or national level about the risk exposure of the population to seismic hazards and landslide susceptibility in Guatemala. The classification used here runs from yellow (few people exposed) to red (many people exposed). The class width of the yellow-to-red divisio…
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
The progress report assesses current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions, and establi…
Extended from 15 Dec to 31 Dec
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Grade / Levels:Technical Specialist/Project Manager/Project Officer
Department/unit: As per relevant qualification and experience the candidates will be assigned to Department of Disaster Risk Assessment and Monitoring.
The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), established in 1986, is a regional non-pro…
The January 27 storm that hit Auckland broke all previous rainfall records and has caused widespread damage, mostly from flooding and landslides. But while climate change helps explain the intensity of the rainfall, the way land has been used and built on in the city is a major factor in what happened.
Such rainfall events generate signi…
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Mapeamento feito pelo governo aponta no País 178,5 mil pessoas vivendo em áreas muito suscetíveis a deslizamentos e enchentes, conforme a reportagem do Estado de S. Paulo.
Segundo o governo, a identificação do perigo pode ajudar na prevenção de desastres. "Com essas cidades mapeadas, você tem a possibilidade de saber que áreas podem des…
County of Santa Barbara, California - Office of Emergency Services press release Is your home or office building susceptible to damage from earthquakes, wildfires, or floods? Do you want to help increase the likelihood that you can recover from disasters and prevent future damage from these and other natural hazards? Your participation can make our com…
'Our lack of geologists here in the region could affect our geohazard survey Right now, our central office has set a target of geohazard mapping involving eight areas across the region,' said James Leones, chief geologist at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Leones highlighted that geohazard mapping helps identify areas prone to landslide, flooding or…
'The accelerating rate of natural disturbances affecting cities such as storms, droughts, floods and landslides reminds us that resilience to disasters is of critical importance and that trees play an important role in protecting city environments,' said Eduardo Rojas-Briales FAO Assistant Director-General for Forestry, as reported by the FAO website. H…
The Nepalese government authority, the District Disaster Management Committee has drawn up a disaster management plan to prepare the city to future earthquakes, floods and landslides, reports Ekantipur.
According to Chief District Officer of Kathmandu Basanta Raj Gautam, who is also the chairperson of the disaster management committee, the city areas…
South-East Asia has suffered from neglecting planning for disasters. Governments must heed the warnings and act now, argues Crispin Maslog.
In the closing months of 2011, flash floods caused by the wayward Pacific typhoon, Washi, swept some 1,500 people to their deaths overnight and left at least 2,000 missing in the southern Philippine island of Minda…
A geologist has warned that the 'tip-fill' slopes of Bukit Antarabangsa are 'prime landslide areas due to poor engineering and earthwork practices carried out over the last century', reports Free Malaysia Today. The 'tip-fill' technique involves cutting slopes and removing and refilling the soil.
“To minimise further landslides in this area the authori…
The Cabinet has directed local authorities to examine existing buildings and those under construction in areas at high risk of landslides, reports Bernama, further to the recent double landslide incident that hit an orphanage in Hulu Langat killing 15 children and one adult.
Cities & citizens, bridging the urban divide, study 1:
This book addresses the serious challenges for good governance and urban leadership faced by São Paulo, and especailly illegal settlements, often located in high risk areas prone to collapse, mudslides, and flood zones. It aims to provide policymakers, researchers and others interested in citi…