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Pioneering universal early warning systems for reducing natural disaster impacts

Environment
To ensure early warning systems for all can become a reality, countries must invest more into state-of-the-art data and technology. The concept of early warning...

Highest-ever volcanic plume captured by satellite imagery

Environment
The volcanic plume from the Tonga Volcano reached an altitude of 57km, smashing the previous record of 41km.

Rare type of earthquakes may be more common than previously thought

Environment
UCLA Geophysicists have discovered that supershear earthquakes account for around 14% of these natural disasters.

Drone technology elevates innovation in water risk applications

Environment
Read how RSS-Hydro is leading several innovative projects for the use of drone technology in water-based risk applications.

Exploring the long-term effects of drought

Environment
Researchers from the University of Innsbruck are predicting future climate conditions to examine the effects of drought.

Analysing the impacts of climate change in cities

Environment
Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory will examine the impacts of climate change to identify solutions for a sustainable future.

The vicious circle of drought and flood

Environment
RSS-Hydro’s Dr Paolo Tamagnone and Dr Guy Schumann examine how climate change is causing a greater frequency of extreme hydrological events. We all know that...

A look at historic breakthroughs in flood mapping from space

Space
Dr Guy Schumann, the Founder and CEO of RSS-Hydro, details the fascinating technological evolution of flood mapping from space. The Landsat series of satellites is...

Mitigating water-related natural disasters with new technology

Environment
Dr Hamid Mehmood, Senior Researcher at the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health, spoke to Innovation News Network about the development of a...

From flood exposure to flood vulnerability

Environment
RSS-Hydro emphasises the importance of considering flood vulnerability when devising flood prevention strategies. Floods are the most common natural hazard in the world. Globally, 1.47...

Groundbreaking advances in Earth Observation technology

Environment
Margherita Bruscolini, Geospatial Scientist and Drone Pilot at RSS-Hydro, discusses advances in Earth observation technology and introduces WASDI – an interoperable platform facilitating a variety of applications, including disaster response tools.

A novel cosmic ray sensor can successfully observe tsunami waves

Research & Discovery
Researchers from the University of Tokyo use muon particle technology to observe and detect tsunami waves. Highly energetic particles called muons are ever present in...

Catchment restoration can reduce human-driven climate change impacts

Environment
A new research study highlights that catchment restoration can reduce the impact of human-driven climate change in mountainous regions. New research, led by Dr Petra...

Utilising Global Navigation Satellite System to monitor volcanic activity

Technology
New study highlights the possibility to utilise a dense Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) at a cell phone base to monitor seismic activity. A paper...

Navigating a collaborative approach to flood risk management

Environment
David Johnson, of Purdue University, outlines the work of research groups in Louisiana seeking to improve flood risk estimation strategies. Claiming the lives of over...

SEMOR: The innovative aid project enhancing flood management of the Niger River

Environment
Margherita Bruscolini, Geospatial Scientist at RSS-Hydro, outlines the organisation’s SEMOR aid project, designed to improve water resources management in the flood-prone Niger River. River and...

Avalanches are occurring at higher altitudes due to climate change

Environment
Research highlights that due to continual climate change effects, avalanches are occurring at higher altitudes due to less snow fall further downslope. Avalanches pose a...

Researchers discover a new type of earthquake

Research & Discovery
A Canadian and German led research team have discovered and documented a new type of earthquake in an injection environment in British Columbia, Canada. Unlike...

Devastating consequences of failing to tackle climate change

Environment
A comprehensive scientific review highlights the necessity of global action to alleviate the destructive impacts of climate change.

Scientists warn of cascade of climate impacts caused by climate hazards

Environment
A novel study, published ahead of COP26, reveals that climate hazards may cause cascading global impacts by 2030.
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