ei hazards action
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Experimental Forecasts Could Help Guatemala Recover from Volcanic Eruption
Rainfall predictions out to three weeks suggest the nation may get some relief from downpours that are hindering response and rebuilding.
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New Online Toolbox Helps Parents, Communities Keep Children Safe In Disasters
If disaster strikes while you’re at work, where will your children be taken? How can you ensure your children are protected?
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Tracking the Kilauea Eruption
Volcanologist Einat Lev is tracking lava flows at Hawaii’s volcanic eruption. Here, she describes what conditions are like on the ground—and in the sky.
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Predicting Hurricane Flooding Risks to the East Coast
Columbia University researchers to help translate hurricane science into projections for planning for climate and weather risks.
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Puerto Rico Faces a Long Road to a Sustainable Future
Puerto Rico suffered an estimated $94 billion or more in damage, on top of an already sagging economy and $74 billion in debt. The island needs a total reboot. Can it do it sustainably?
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Analyzing Winter Storm Risk and Resilience in a Changing Climate
A new study analyzing storm intensity and impacts in the New York metro area aims to inform how communities can better prepare for winter storms and enhance resiliency as the effects of climate change exacerbate hazards.
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Defining and Predicting Heat Waves in Bangladesh
New research shows that in Bangladesh, heat wave predictability exists from a few days to several weeks in advance, which could save thousands of lives.
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Adam Sobel: Preparing for the Next Big Storm
Superstorm Sandy was a wake-up call for a lot of people in New York City, including Adam Sobel, who’s spent more than two decades studying the physics of weather and climate.
