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Explore a comprehensive collection of publications, reports, and documents that focus on disaster risk and resilience.

These resources offer insights, best practices, and research aimed at mitigating the impact of disasters. Whether you're seeking the latest research, policy recommendations, or case studies, this library supports knowledge sharing and informed decision-making in building safer, more resilient communities.

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Analytic network process–based study of the importance and interconnectivity of facilities under volcanic ash risk

This study analyzed volcanic ash risks associated with large volcanic eruptions in the vicinity of the Korean Peninsula, focusing on assessing the risk and interconnectivity of different areas in the facilities sector
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Handbook on the use of risk knowledge for multi-hazard early warning systems 2024

The handbook serves as a practical guide for practitioners to incorporate targeted, contextual risk information—encompassing hazard, vulnerability, and exposure data—into every stage of the early warning system process.
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The rate of global sea level rise doubled during the past three decades

In this article the authors show that since satellites began observing sea surface heights in 1993 until the end of 2023, global mean sea level has risen by 111 mm.
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Improving earthquake prediction accuracy in Los Angeles with machine learning

This research breaks new ground in earthquake prediction for Los Angeles, California, by leveraging advanced machine learning and neural network models. We meticulously constructed a comprehensive feature matrix to maximize predictive accuracy.
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Effective emergency preparedness for flooding and drought: A guide for cities

This guide outlines five key components for effective emergency preparedness. It sets out practical steps that cities can take to help protect vulnerable communities from flooding and drought and shares relevant case studies from cities around the world.
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Early warning systems and early action in fragile, conflict-affected and violent contexts: Addressing growing climate and disaster risks

This handbook is designed to outline current needs for y early warning systems (EWS) in fragile, conflict affected and violent (FCV) contexts and some of the challenges in EWS design and development.
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Comparative study in the early warnings and early actions before tropical Cyclone Freddy in Southern Malawi in areas with and without previous anticipatory action programming quantitative data findings and analysis

The study evaluates the effectiveness of Anticipatory Action programming in Southern Malawi during Cyclone Freddy, showing that communities with AA training had better early warning reception and response rates, stressing the need for local preparedness.
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Towards designing a comprehensive composite index for social vulnerability to natural hazards in the big data era: potential challenges and partial solutions

The study reveals the development of a composite index to evaluate social vulnerability to natural hazards using big data, aiming to incorporate socio-economic and demographic factors, and offer policy implications in disaster preparedness and resilience.

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