People would be more likely to act if they feel threatened by a hazard, rather than a disaster, concludes a new study from New Zealand Having surveyed 604 people in Wellington, New Zealand, the team ...

Apply hazard analysis and effective communication to lessen the impact of hazard events on communities. Photo by Jose Fredy Cruz Centeno. Add geophysical and social aspects to your hazard mitigation ...

Investors need to understand the potential physical damage from natural hazards before they can assess their financial implications. From hurricanes to earthquakes to droughts, natural disasters are ...

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in profound ways that will affect the hazards local residents face far into the future.