A geologist explains how thawing permafrost and melting ice are increasing the risk of destructive floods in the Himalayas and other high mountain regions around the world.
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Scientists have been able to catalogue the largest earthquakes for a very long time.
Landslide risk is rising as extreme rainfall intensifies. New tools using satellite data and AI can help map where failures are most likely.
When will the next earthquake come? We don’t know, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get our cities ready.
The earthquake in Kathmandu – a popular tourist destination – killed both locals and visitors. Here’s what travelers can do to pack for geohazards.
Ash and mudflows are the biggest dangers from the unexpected eruption from the Calbuco volcano in Chile.
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