The impacts of the 2021 Marshall Fire rippled through a community of Colorado geoscientists, spurring them to action.
Climate Change
Climate Change Threatens 70% of Winemaking Regions
In regions where natural resources are scarce or economies depend on producing certain wines, adapting and diversifying grape crops is easier said than done.
A Better Way to Predict Arctic Riverbank Erosion
Permafrost thaw might cause Arctic riverbanks to erode more quickly. But a new study shows why these erosion rates aren’t as dramatic as some scientists feared.
Landslides associated with the extreme rainfall in Jiangwan, Guangdong, China
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. It is widely reported that the Chinese province of Guangdong is suffering a period of extreme rainfall, driving widespread flooding. Thousands of people have been evacuated and there is widespread damage. Less […]
Lakes Worldwide Need a Checkup
Lakes are facing a slew of health issues that may become chronic. Can human health care strategies help?
Foundations in Hazards and Disasters for Undergraduate Students
A new textbook for undergraduates explores different types of natural hazards and disasters through foundational scientific knowledge, engaging case studies, and mitigation strategies.
How Are Deep Soils Responding to Warming?
Scientists aim to integrate observations from deep-soil-warming experiments worldwide to better understand how ecosystems vital to food security and environmental health will react to climate change.
Temperaturas récord posiblemente continuarán ante la persistencia de El Niño
Es probable que las temperaturas globales superficiales del aire se mantengan elevadas durante el comienzo del verano debido a la persistencia del evento de El Niño.
Integrating Science, Art, and Engagement to Strengthen Communities
The CREATE Resilience project is demonstrating how to engage communities to address natural risks by linking art and science.
A large rock avalanche on Piz Scerscen in Switzerland
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. Early in the morning of 14 April 2024, a large rock avalanche occurred on the flanks of Piz Scerscen in the Swiss Alps, close to the border with Italy. Fortunately, the landslide […]