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.....»»
Eat This Drone
Drones have the potential to be very useful in disaster scenarios by transporting food and water to people in need. But whenever you ask a drone to transport anything, anywhere, the bulk of what gets moved is the drone itself. Most delivery drones c.....»»
Water cutoff countermeasures using disaster emergency wells
In recent years, large-scale natural disasters around the world have caused a series of water cutoffs, which seriously affect the quality of life of disaster victims. To address this, there has been growing interest in the viability of disaster emerg.....»»
More rain on the way as Philippine storm death toll hits 150
The death toll from a powerful storm that triggered flooding and landslides across the Philippines has reached 150, disaster officials said Thursday, as more rain was forecast in some of the hardest-hit areas......»»
Physics of disaster: How mudslides move
In early December 2017, the Thomas Fire ravaged nearly 300,000 acres of Southern California. The intense heat of the flames not only killed trees and vegetation on the hillsides above Montecito, it vaporized their roots as well......»»
Scale effect matters when investigating spatial heterogeneity and driving factors of urban flooding
Urban flooding is a natural disaster event that occurs in cities when short-term rainstorm or continuous heavy rainfall exceeds the drainage capacity of a city. Urban floods frequently occur worldwide. In China, it causes major economic losses every.....»»
UCI flood modeling framework reveals heightened risk and disparities in Los Angeles
Flood risk in Los Angeles is vastly larger than previously indicated by federally defined flood maps, and low-income and marginalized communities face a significantly higher threat, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Califor.....»»
At least 31 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines
Landslides and flooding killed at least 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official said Friday......»»
31 killed as storm lashes southern Philippines
Landslides and flooding killed 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official said Friday......»»
New study shows how to learn the equations of cell migration
When you cut yourself, a mass migration begins inside your body: Skin cells flood by the thousands toward the site of the wound, where they will soon lay down fresh layers of protective tissue......»»
Four reasons affordable housing is slow to recover after disasters like hurricanes, and what communities can do about it
How a community recovers after a disaster like Hurricane Ian is often a "chicken and egg" question: Which returns first—businesses or households?.....»»
Some councils still rely on outdated paper maps as supercharged storms make a mockery of flood planning
Whole towns and cities are seemingly locked into more frequent and severe flooding. Business-as-usual development continues despite extreme weather and sea-level rises due to climate change. While some local councils have online mapping, others are s.....»»
The auto industry"s $75B bet on autonomy is not paying off
This has spelled disaster for Aurora Innovation, TuSimple Holdings and Embark Technology, whose shares have each plunged at least 80 percent this year......»»
Bono takes the blame for the 2014 iTunes U2 album disaster
U2 frontman Bono takes the blame for the ill-fated iTunes album giveaway of 2014, an extract from his memoir reveals, but while Apple took heat for the endeavor, CEO Tim Cook apparently wasn't fazed by the response at all.Apple CEO Tim Cook with U2 i.....»»
War Is an Ecological Disaster—but Ukraine Can Build Back Greener
Russia’s invasion is reversing years of environmental progress. But the world can help Ukraine reconstruct its damaged landscape and energy systems......»»
How an AI map could help us better prepare for the next flood
Since 2013, Canada-based Ecopia AI have been on a mission to create a 'digital twin' of the world. The goal is simple - help governments, companies and communities better understand the needs and problems facing their local areas. Expanding on their.....»»
What flood survivors actually need after disaster strikes
The floods ravaging Victoria have destroyed hundreds of homes and left at least one person dead. Some rivers are not expected to peak until Monday and more wet weather may leave towns battling floodwaters again in the coming weeks......»»
Seismic sensing reveals flood damage potential
Rapidly evolving floods are a major and growing hazard worldwide. Currently, their onset and evolution is hard to identify using existing systems. However, seismic sensors already in place to detect earthquakes could be a solution to this problem......»»
How Bentley salvaged a disaster after 189 cars sank to the bottom of the sea
Bespoke luxury automaker Bentley had an unusually high number of vehicles aboard the doomed car carrier when it caught fire in February. It finally delivered the last replacements to waiting customers last month, brand officials said......»»
Daily deals Oct. 9: $449 AirPods Max, $70 off iPad Air 5, $299 Canon EOS Rebel T100 DSLR, more
Sunday's best deals include up to $120 off the M2 MacBook Air, 75% off Skullcandy ANC Wireless Earbuds, an $11 Monoprice Flood Sensor, and much more.Best Deals for October 9AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on ha.....»»
The biggest crypto scams of 2022 (so far)
Ah, 2022. Cryptocurrency's first full year in the mainstream...and it was an unmitigated disaster. But even amid crypto's biggest crash yet, the scams flourished.And while the value of cryptocurrency stolen is stunning, not everything is solely about.....»»