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Displaying 120 of about 310 results… Trotz said. Reefs act like breakwaters reducing wave strength, while salt-tolerant mangroves can buffer against hurricane winds and storm surges and cut wave height. "As far as the human body is concerned, the … Trotz said. Reefs act like breakwaters reducing wave strength, while salt-tolerant mangroves can buffer …
… and concerns over possible blackouts risks increasing heat-related deaths and illness this summer, as households … has investigated the impact of electricity policy on heat-vulnerable and financially constrained households in … these households live in poor quality homes that typically heat up quickly and cool down slowly. Our findings reveal …
… aren’t built to mitigate the health risks of this kind of heat. We are using air conditioning as a band-aid instead of … the roof, walls, windows and floor. We can manage unwanted heat inside our homes in two key ways. The first is to stop the heat getting in. Many aspects of a …
… seriously and ignored them. They thought the tidal wave would not be very high and would not enter their shops … and Bashkhali. However people waited until the tidal wave hit their location. I have found that three types of … seriously and ignored them. They thought the tidal wave would not be very high and would not enter their shops …
… away 11 houses and leaving four people dead. The 100-meter wave surprised scientists because earthquakes—which typically … away 11 houses and leaving four people dead. The 100-meter wave surprised scientists because earthquakes—which typically …
… territories taking part in the exercise. Known as Caribe Wave 17, the exercise will test the effectiveness of early … territories taking part in the exercise. Known as Caribe Wave 17, the exercise will test the effectiveness of early …
… tallest tsunamis in recorded history — a 100-metre-high wave that devastated a remote settlement in Greenland last … about 20 kilometres away (see ‘Greenland tsunami’). The wave washed away eleven houses, and four people are presumed … tallest tsunamis in recorded history — a 100-metre-high wave that devastated a remote settlement in Greenland last …
… The researchers combined sea level projections with wave, tide and storm surge models to estimate increases in … which capture extreme tides and storm surge, but not wave-driven water levels. Tide gauge data exist only for a … The researchers combined sea level projections with wave, tide and storm surge models to estimate increases in …
… in the Southwest this summer. This flight-disrupting heat is a warning sign. Climate change is projected to have … around the world, our research has quantified how extreme heat associated with our warming climate may affect flights … There is robust evidence that extreme events such as heat waves and coastal flooding are happening with greater …
… keep the temperature down? By Megan Rowling BARCELONA - As heat becomes more extreme on a warming planet, millions more … Health England, a UK government agency. "The risks of heat can be under-estimated," she said. Even as their … such as libraries or cinemas. Stay out of the heat in the street: Don't go out or drive during the hottest …
… for S2S applications in public health actions related to heat. “Heat waves would be a great test case for an S2S early … we are seeing evidence of predictability for heat waves on S2S timescales. Plus, there are many common …
… of at least three days where the combined effect of excess heat and heat stress is unusual with respect to the local climate. … this assessment. The BOM uses a metric called the “excess heat factor” to decide what heat is “unusual”. It combines …
… to deal with problems from flooding and drought to extreme heat and pollution. By Astrid Zweynert LONDON - As China … to deal with problems from flooding and drought to extreme heat and pollution. The effort, launched by Chinese President … around the world get hotter: They can reduce the impact of heat waves, which are more pronounced in built-up areas, …
… coastal storms after finding that coastal habitats absorb wave energy and so act as a natural defence, therefore … coastal storms after finding that coastal habitats absorb wave energy and so act as a natural defence, therefore …
… that affect earthquake damage to buildings is seismic wave frequency, or the rate at which an earthquake wave repeats each second. Buildings and structures respond … to update the existing SW4 code—which simulates seismic wave propagation—to take advantage of the latest …