Natural DisastersNews - Page 3

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.

Answering the big questions about big subduction zone earthquakes

Special Reports
Professor Kevin P Furlong from the Geodynamics Research Group at Geosciences Penn State discusses subduction zone earthquakes. Earthquakes in subduction zones, where two tectonic plates...

Shocking study reveals extreme regional summer droughts in Europe could double

Environment
New research indicates that climate change could result in a staggering doubling of the frequency of extreme regional summer droughts in Europe.

FloodSENS: Taking a look at the flood mapping of the future

Research & Discovery
Ben Gaffinet, Applied Physicist at RSS-Hydro, explains how Machine Learning can help create valuable flood maps to support disaster response.

RSS Hydro: developing effective disaster risk management strategies

Special Reports
RSS Hydro Geoscientist & UAV Pilot, Margherita Bruscolini, discusses the necessity of understanding the components of disaster risk and how this will facilitate the...
12345Page 3 of 5

Innovation News Network - Free Digital eBook Library

Innovation News Network - Global Innovation Partners

Special Reports

Partner News

Special Reports Cont'd

Partner News Cont'd

Innovation News Network brings you the latest research and innovation news from the fields of science, environment, energy, critical raw materials, technology, and electric vehicles.

Science

Environment

Energy

Electric Vehicles

Disclaimer: This website is an independent portal and is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Please Note: Phone calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
© Pan European Networks Ltd