Countries where massive natural hazard events occur frequently are not more likely than others to make changes to reduce risks from future disasters. Countries where massive natural hazard events ...

Background: A 33% increase in the risk of congenital anomalies has been found among residents near hazardous waste landfill sites in a European collaborative study (EUROHAZCON). Aims: To develop and ...

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201: Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) Guide It is a mouthful to say and not a small task for the fifty states that will have staff working ...

Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 42, No. 2 (May 2022), pp. D22-D31 (10 pages) The explosive volcanic eruptions of La Soufrière volcano, St Vincent and the Grenadines, in April 2021 caused the ...

Propel your career forward with an accredited graduate certificate. Unlike most other programs that focus on management of natural disasters, Michigan Tech's on-campus Natural Hazards and Disaster ...

SALEM, Ore. — It’s that time of year when we’re thinking about wildfires, and right now the state is working on a map intended to help Oregonians know where the highest fire risks are. That said, ...

Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new Cochrane review.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — State officials in California have unveiled new fire hazard maps for Southern California, revealing that millions of residents, including the majority of San Diego County's ...