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This study analyzes county-level fatalities from Hurricane Helene, the second deadliest mainland U.S. hurricane in the past 50 years, focusing on the roles of wind speed, rainfall, and the National Risk Index.

npj Natural Hazards (Nature)
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Documents and publications

This work presents results from ongoing research to create a database, using local incidence analysis, collecting and evaluating impact associated with flooding processes in Mozambique.

Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG)
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This paper presents a methodology to develop the integrated climate change transition and physical risk assessment of industrial companies in Europe, Northern America and Australia.

Nature Scientific Reports
Cover and source: Network for Information Response and Preparedness Activities on Disaster
Documents and publications

The purpose of this study aims to identify eleven hydro-geomorphological driving factors which are being explored for mapping flood-prone areas. The study focuses on the Haor (Wetland) region of Bangladesh

Network for Information Response and Preparedness Activities on Disaster
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From inhalable toxic chemicals to diminished agricultural yield, dust plays a surprisingly large role in state economy.

University of California, San Diego
Aerial photography of solar photovoltaic bases in desert areas
Research briefs

New research presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly shows that mineral dust carried on the wind from North Africa is not only reducing photovoltaic electricity generation across Europe but also making it harder to predict.

PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
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Research briefs

New research shows that elevation changes and earthquakes in Italy’s Campi Flegrei volcanic area are caused by rising pressure in a geothermal reservoir. Channeling water runoff or lowering groundwater levels may reduce risks for surrounding communities.

Stanford University
A farmer overlooking his flooded crop fields during sunset.
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A new global agent-based model projects how farmers across the world's coasts may respond to the growing threat of coastal flooding and salt intrusion due to sea level rise.

PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd

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