What is a disaster? This is a question I am asked regularly, not only by individuals or organizations seeking enlightenment but also by those of us who work on and in disasters. The truth is that the ...

This collection addresses the significance of adopting a broader systematic approach to understanding disaster risk, considering hazards, vulnerability, exposure, capacity, and cascading interactions.

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Expert Dennis Terpin discusses the various respiratory issues involved in disaster response and the key components of a respiratory protection program in disaster scenarios. Various kinds of disasters ...

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 ...

The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed ...

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 ...

BANGKOK (AP) — Southeast Asia is among the regions most prone to natural disasters, but a new analysis released Thursday shows its people also feel the best equipped to deal with them. It seems ...

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 ...