How does a flood become a disaster?
What are the causes, patterns and effects of disastrous river flood? An international group of researchers led by GFZ hydrologist Bruno Merz has investigated this question in a review article published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth and Environm.....»»
Two decades after the Columbia disaster, is NASA’s safety culture fixed?
"We all know that to engineer is human." Enlarge / During the launch of space shuttle Columbia in 2003 a chunk of foam fell off the external tank and struck the orbiter's left wing. (credit: NASA) Leaden skies and chilly.....»»
Involta DRaaS+ secures critical business systems and data
Involta has introduced Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS+), a new, three-tiered model designed to deliver the right service level for securing essential business systems and data. DRaaS+ allows Involta clients to choose their experience from a lo.....»»
Lessons from shuttle Columbia disaster could stave off next tragedy
"Never again" is the phrase echoed among NASA leaders recalling the last major tragedy in the space program that occurred 20 years ago this week, when Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart over Texas on Feb. 1, 2003, never making its way back home to Fl.....»»
The Auckland floods are a sign of things to come: The city needs stormwater systems fit for climate change
The extraordinary flood event Auckland experienced on the night of January 27, the eve of the city's anniversary weekend, was caused by rainfall that was literally off the chart......»»
Dutch flood memories unleash new climate fears
Seventy years after the worst natural disaster to strike the Netherlands, Chiem de Vos, seven at the time, still hears his neighbour's desperate cries of "My children are drowning!" ringing in his ears......»»
Columbia disaster that scuttled the space shuttle
America may now be aiming to put astronauts back on the Moon, but for years the United States turned its back on manned missions after the Columbia space shuttle disaster......»»
Q4 2022 was a disaster for smartphone sales, sees the largest-ever drop
Phone sales plummeted 18 percent last quarter, 11 percent for the entire year. Enlarge / An empty Samsung Store. (credit: Samsung) With a million layoffs and rising inflation, it turns out consumers also aren't interes.....»»
Study: How to apply lessons from Colorado"s costliest wildfire to drinking water systems
Wildfire damage to drinking water systems can significantly delay a community's economic recovery. The costliest disaster in Colorado's history, the Marshall Fire of 2021, resulted in more than $2 billion in losses. Six drinking water systems were di.....»»
AirTag helps rescue dog swept away in California floodwaters
A dog was caught up in San Bernardino flooding and was swept away into a flood control basin — until rescuers tracked the AirTag in his collar.Seamus after his ordeal. (Source: ABC 7, San Bernardino County FireAirTags have famously helped track sto.....»»
Arcserve Unified Data Protection 9.0 enhances data resilience
Arcserve unveiled Arcserve Unified Data Protection (UDP) 9.0, a centrally managed backup and disaster recovery solution that future-proofs every data infrastructure with robust protection for every type of workload. It combines complete data protecti.....»»
Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives. A new machine learning method makes it possible
The extreme flooding and mudslides across California in recent weeks took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. At least 20 people died in the storms, sev.....»»
New study illustrates a changing flood recipe for Las Vegas
Las Vegas, with its rapid urbanization and desert landscape, is highly vulnerable to flooding. For this reason, flood managers have built an extensive system of drainage ditches and detention basins to protect the public. Now, a new study shows how i.....»»
How flood forecasts in real time with block-by-block data could save lives
New machine-learning methods make it possible. Enlarge / A vehicle drives on a flooded road in Sebastopol, California, on January 5, 2023. (credit: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images) The extreme flooding and mudslides a.....»»
New modeling shows how interrupted flows in Australia"s Murray River endanger frogs
Flooding in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin is creating ideal breeding conditions for many native species that have evolved to take advantage of temporary flood conditions......»»
Deforestation imperils famed DR Congo reserve as refugees flood in
Acrid smoke swirls amid the buzzing of dozens of chainsaws under the majestic Nyiragongo volcano, producing scenes of devastation in the heart of the lush natural treasure in eastern DR Congo......»»
Drought, fire, flood: natural disasters test California town
Jason and Shannon Phleger had just rebuilt their wildfire-ravaged home when it was wrecked again by one of the powerful storms that swept through California last week......»»
New Bay Area maps show hidden flood risk from sea level rise and groundwater
Amid dramatic ocean swells and drenching atmospheric rivers, a new report lays bare a hidden aspect of sea level rise that has been exacerbating flooding in the Bay Area......»»
More rain, snow pelt California as Biden declares disaster to speed aid
Soggy Californians on Sunday wearily endured their ninth successive storm in a three-week period that has brought destructive flooding, heavy snowfalls and at least 19 deaths, and forecasters said more of the same loomed for another day......»»
Watch live: SpaceX set to launch first of five Falcon Heavy missions this year
A trickle of Falcon Heavy launches may soon turn into a flood. Enlarge / A Falcon Heavy rocket rolls to the launch pad on Saturday January 14 2023. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) 4pm ET Sunday Update: SpaceX delayed the launc.....»»
After a slow start, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is about to hit its stride
A trickle of Falcon Heavy launches may soon turn into a flood. Enlarge / A Falcon Heavy rocket rolls to the launch pad on Saturday January 14 2023. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Nearly five years have passed since the massiv.....»»