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The latest updates on disaster risk and resilience in the news, and news from the disaster risk reduction (DRR) community and beyond in the Prevention Web knowledge base.

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Their update accounts for the effects of overlooked physical properties in ice.
University of California, Irvine
Haiti aerial view
Update
Haiti has been in the news frequently in recent years due to devastating earthquakes, tropical cyclones, and political instability that has led to severe security issues.
Connecting Business initiative
A flooded street in Da Nang, Vietnam during heavy typhoon rains
Research briefs
Amidst the challenges posed by climate change in predicting typhoons, a team of researchers has developed a technology that leverages real-time satellite data and deep learning capabilities to predict typhoons with greater precision.
Taylor and Francis
Rain clouds at the coastline
Research briefs
A trio of physicists and oceanologists has found via the CESM1 climate model that an extreme El Niño tipping point could be reached in the coming decades under current emissions.
PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
Research briefs
The progressive landslide took months to develop into a catastrophe
University of California, Los Angeles
Small boats stranded in the nearly dry bed of the Tapajos river in Alter do Chao, Santarem, Brazil, during the amazonian drought in the second half of 2023
Research briefs
Severe droughts in the Amazon basin over the past two decades have caused low water level periods to last around a month longer than usual, triggering profound impacts on the local population.
Escola de Prevenció i Seguretat Integral - Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Update
New Monash research has untangled the influence of regional climate drivers, on the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Snow accumulation and surface melting are two important processes that are key to predicting how Antarctica will contribute to future sea level rise.
Monash University
Update
Climate change exacerbated weather hazards and health risks, driving the need for climate-resilient health systems. Effective adaptation strategies, innovative technologies, and sustainable financing are essential for safeguarding vulnerable populations.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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