A new hybrid modeling approach combines physics-based and machine learning models to extend—and improve—path and intensity predictions of tropical cyclones.
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Two large landslides in Gisborne, New Zealand
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. The Gisborne area of New Zealand was severely impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, an event that triggered many thousands of landslides in the area. One effect of such large events […]
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The 28 July 2024 landslide at Yuelin village in Hunan Province, China
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. On 28 July 2024, a landslide struck Yuelin village, located in the Hengyang administrative area of Hunan Province. The landslide was triggered by heavy rainfall induced by the remnants of Typhoon Gaemi, […]
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Hurricanes May Prune Gulf Mangroves
Tropical storms knock down the tallest trees and stunt the growth of others.
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Is It Climate Change? Americans Mostly Say Yes
Most Americans think climate change plays some role in creating extreme weather, though their perceptions didn’t always align with scientists’.
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2024 Could Be Among Most Active Hurricane Seasons Ever
A new NOAA report predicts an extraordinarily active Atlantic hurricane season spurred by record ocean temperatures and a shift to La Niña conditions.
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Carbon Offset Programs Underestimate the Threat of Hurricanes
A single hurricane in New England could wipe out millions of metric tons of forest carbon.
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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.
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We’ve Already Seen Category 6 Hurricanes—Now Scientists Want to Make It Official
Intensifying storms may warrant a new category of hurricane wind speeds.
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A Philippine Island Detective Story
Researchers snorkeled, drilled, profiled, mapped, and interviewed to unlock clues to how an island was born.