disasters
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Earth
Climate change increases the risk of Himalayas continuous natural disasters
Rampo floods and destruction, 130 km downstream of Lake South Ronak. Credit: Prabled Rao International studies surveyed the causes and effects of the catastrophic flood disasters of Himalayas in October 2023, and destroyed vast areas along the Tista River in India. Research teams from nine countries, including researchers from the University of Zurich (UZH), have analyzed the complex drivers, causes,…
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Other Sciences
Better digital literacy can help reduce the theory of climate and disasters.
A photo of a fire burning in California between Joshua trees and Los Angeles from above. Credit: UNSPLASH/CC0 Public domain In recent years, the spread of conspiracy theory has become a surprising trend in the escalating of climate disasters and the aftermath. During the US 2024 Hurricane Season in the United States, incorrect information and fake information about Hurricane Helen…
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Environment
Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin and changed Australia’s attitude towards disasters forever
Fifty years after the tragedy, authorities can now predict tropical cyclones. Credit: Japan Meteorological Agency Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin, leaving a trail of devastation. It remains one of the most destructive natural phenomena in Australian history. Wind speeds reached over 200 km/h. The cyclone killed 71 people, injured nearly 650 people, and…
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Environment
Report: Number of people affected by climate disasters in the Pacific has increased by 700% in the past decade
Average GDP loss for countries affected by Pacific climate disasters and the Pacific-wide average (billions of Australian dollars) Credit: Escalating emergency: 20 years of Pacific climate disasters (2024) Climate disasters are causing eight times more damage to the Pacific Ocean than ten years ago On average, 700 more people have been affected by climate disasters in the Pacific over the…
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Other Sciences
Study finds which students suffer the worst when schools close due to natural disasters
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers examined the effects of school closures due to natural disasters and found that these closures had similar effects on student performance across economic groups. The researchers found that nearly all student groups saw test scores decline, although white students and high-achieving students were the least affected. The topic is of particular interest after Hurricane Helen,…
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