Cross Community Workshop on Past Flood Variability; Grenoble, France, 27–30 June 2016
disaster preparedness
Tsunamis Leave a Telltale Chemical Trail
Researchers follow a trail of organic compounds in soil that reveals the 2011 Tohoku tsunami's path over the Japanese coastline, providing clues to how often tsunamis recur and where they travel.
An Early Warning System for Landslide Danger
Advances in satellite imaging, mapping, and rainfall estimations have made it possible to implement a regional real-time assessment of landslide hazard threats across Central America.
AGU's TEX Program to Lead Climate Effort Launched by White House
The Resilience Dialogues program unveiled today fosters discussion, networking, and problem solving among communities with climate-related challenges, scientists, and other experts.
Sargassum Watch Warns of Incoming Seaweed
The Sargassum Watch System processes satellite data and feeds results to a Web portal, giving decision makers timely information on seaweed location and warnings for potential beaching events.
Global Risks and Research Priorities for Coastal Subsidence
Some of the world's largest cities are sinking faster than the oceans are rising. Humans are part of the problem, but we can also be part of the solution through monitoring and modeling.
Enhancing Safety in a Volcano's Shadow
A new project gives civil authorities and scientists a common set of tools for assessing volcanic hazards and managing associated risks.
Focusing the Human Lens on Glacial Outburst Floods
To better prepare mountain communities for possible floods, experts say that it is important to understand the communities themselves.
A New View of the Plate Dynamics Behind Earthquakes in Ecuador
Scientists get one step closer to an updated seismic hazard map that could help Ecuador prepare for future tremors.
Science Academies Urge Stronger Action on Disaster Resilience
A separate statement calls for nurturing new scientists, promoting science education, and supporting women and minorities in science.