News Breaking ��Ҵ�ý Channel: Natural Disasters

Innovative Drone Approach Promises Real-Time Adaptability in Crisis Management

Higher Education Press — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:20:34 EST

Researchers have developed a drone system that uses blockchain sharding to significantly enhance the speed, security, and real-time coordination of search and rescue missions.

CHLA to Train First Responders in Helping Individuals With Disabilities During Natural Disasters

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:05:19 EST

The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD), the Advocacy Council and Allies for Deaf Children, and the Children's Hospital Los Angeles University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) have developed a new curriculum, "Trauma-Informed Response to Children and Adults with Disabilities," specifically designed to guide first responders in supporting individuals with disabilities during natural disasters, such as this year's L.A. wildfires.

The 32nd Chula the Impact Forum: Multidisciplinary Insights on Earthquake Crisis and Disaster Preparedness

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:55:41 EST

The earthquake that occurred in Bangkok on March 28, 2025, has become caused panic and raised significant questions about the Thai capital's preparedness in the face of natural disasters. As the nat...

Wildfire Recovery: What Victims Say They Need Most

UC Davis Health — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:35:47 EST

Wildfire victims have a very wide range of needs, including mental health support and information about wildfire smoke, according to a UC Davis study.

Burying Power Lines: A Costly but Crucial Solution to Prevent Outages and Wildfires

Virginia Tech — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:20:15 EST

Severe weather events have left millions of people without power for days, sometimes weeks or months, raising questions about whether the United States power infrastructure needs an overhaul. Joseph Vantassel, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, believes moving power lines underground could be a solution.

A 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar

George Washington University — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:55:23 EST

WHOI Oceanographers Investigate Southern Brazil's Catastrophic Flooding

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:00:25 EST

A new WHOI-led study uses satellite data to help uncover what caused devastating flooding and examine how it impacted some of the state's most vulnerable residents.

Disaster Preparedness for Children with Special Medical Needs

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:40:37 EST

CHLA emergency medicine physician Bradley Goldberg, MD, provides guidance for families with children who have special medical needs.

Wildfires Aftermath: How Can Parents Help Children Process Grief and Move Forward?

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:05 EST

The smoke has cleared, but children affected by Los Angeles' January wildfires may still be processing their grief. Parents can help by keeping lines of communication open and helping children, tweens and teens feel a sense of control, said Rebecca Hedrick, MD, a Cedars-Sinai child and adolescent psychiatrist.

Weather Emergencies Affect Older Adults' Views on Climate and Health

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EST

Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a new poll finds. And living through such an event appears to make a big difference in how they view the potential impact of climate change on their health and that of future generations.

Research Impact: Tourism Researcher Aims to Boost Industry's Sustainability and Resilience

Indiana University — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:20:44 EST

Research Impact is a series that pulls back the curtain of IU Research, showcasing the faculty creating, innovating and advancing knowledge that improves communities and changes lives.

Preparing Your Family for a Disaster

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:30:32 EST

Could your family handle an unexpected earthquake tomorrow? What if a wildfire forced you to evacuate with only minutes to spare? How would you ensure your children's safety and well-being in such chaos?Natural disasters strike with little warning, making it vital for families to prepare ahead of time--especially when kids are involved.

Worse Weather Pushes People to Social Media

Association for Psychological Science — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:25:55 EST

New research shows that people post more on social media when bad weather hits, sometimes even more than during large social events in the United States.

S&T Community Helps with Recovery After Tornado Rips Through Rolla

Missouri University of Science and Technology — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:10:59 EST

It's not quite 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, and a large group of Missouri University of Science and Technology students has congregated at a pavilion in Rolla's Schuman Park, a short distance from the university's campus.

Smoke and Fire: FSU Scientists Investigate Atmospheric Interactions in Wildfires with National Science Foundation Funding

Florida State University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:30:24 EST

Florida State University researchers will use new funding from the National Science Foundation to investigate mechanisms that drive wildfire spread.

Weathering the Storm: Professor's New Book Explores How Local Governments Can Adapt and Recover From Natural Disasters

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:50:36 EST

"Natural Disasters and Local Resiliency," co-written by Binghamton University's Komla Dzigbede revolves around the increase in number, strength and frequency of natural disasters globally; the authors interview local government managers -- many who may be the next to experience a disaster -- to examine the lessons that they can use as they attempt to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from these events. The book's major goal is to serve as a resource for practitioners at the local level leading government services and programs.

New Computer Model Can Predict the Length of a Household's Displacement in Any U.S. Community After a Disaster

Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:10:00 EST

In a new study published by Risk Analysis uses recent, disaster-related data from the Household Pulse Survey (HPS) to train a computer model to predict the length of household displacement and return outcomes after a disaster. The study is the first to use state-by-state data from the U.S. Census Bureau to quantify the contribution of different factors (including household size, tenure status, educational attainment, and income per household member) on household displacement and return.

Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires and Store Carbon

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:30:23 EST

A century of fire suppression, climate change, and drought has worsened wildfires in the Western U.S. While prescribed burns help reduce fuel, a "fire deficit" increases wildfire risks, with significant health and environmental impacts. Deforestation and pests further limit carbon storage. Emulating Indigenous practices, a new study shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning reduces wildfire risks, lowers carbon emissions, and boosts carbon storage through products like biochar.

Sudden Oil Supply Outages Creating Turbulence for Airline Industry

University of South Australia — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:15:22 EST

Unplanned oil supply outages caused by geopolitical instability, military conflicts, natural disasters and technical issues are throwing airline stock markets into chaos and making it more expensive to fly.

UIowa Researcher Studies Why So Many Homeowners Turn Down Low Interest Loans to Help Recover From Fires, Floods, and Other Natural Disasters.

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:53 EST

Wildfires in California and floods in the Southeast have damaged thousands of homes in recent months, with many homeowners eligible for low-interest loans from the federal government to help repair damage and get back on their feet.

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