#naturaldisaster — Public Fediverse posts

https://www.europesays.com/videos/89519/ Avalanche kills at least 11 climbers in southern Russia • FRANCE 24 English #asia #Avalanche #Caucasus #climbers #climbing #disaster #Emergency #Europe #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24English #infos #MountMizhirgi #mountain #NaturalDisaster #news #rescue #RescueOperation #Russia #short #video

Risk Society events:
 
1. Webinar
"Risk jargon"
Thursday 22 October, 15:00-16:00 Central European Time
https://www.risk-society.com/risk-jargon-compound-complex-and-confusing-2
 
2. Workshop
"Improving Risk Vocabulary"
Friday 13 November, 13:00-17:00 Central European Time
https://www.risk-society.com/lost-for-words-improving-risk-vocabulary
 
#DRR #DisastersAreNotNatural #NoNaturalDisasters (so we avoid the phrases #NaturalDisaster #NaturalDisasters) #vulnerability #resilience #DisasterRisk #DisasterRiskReduction #disasters #risk #RiskSociety #RiskManagement #RiskReduction #RiskAnalysis

Disasters Avoided Newsletter 15: Good Data
https://mailchi.mp/0e535a548342/the-disasters-avoided-newsletter
 
#DisastersAvoided #DRR #DisastersAreNotNatural #NoNaturalDisasters (avoid the phrases #NaturalDisaster #NaturalDisasters) #vulnerability #resilience #SendaiFramework #Switch2Sendai #SFDRR #DisasterRisk #DisasterRiskReduction #disaster #disasters

"The Arctic Institute's 2026 Polar Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Series: A Conclusion"
https://www.thearcticinstitute.org/the-arctic-institutes-2026-polar-disaster-risk-reduction-response-series-a-conclusion
 
#DRR #DisastersAreNotNatural #NoNaturalDisasters (so we avoid the phrases #NaturalDisaster #NaturalDisasters) #Arctic #PolarRisk #PolarDRR #Antarctica #Antarctic #polar #SendaiFramework #Switch2Sendai #SFDRR #DisasterRisk #DisasterRiskReduction #disaster #disasters

"Where is the safest place on Earth?"
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/agPjprZh3js
From DW (Deutsche Welle, news and current affairs)
 
#DRR #DisastersAreNotNatural #NoNaturalDisasters (so we avoid the phrases #NaturalDisaster #NaturalDisasters) #vulnerability #resilience #SendaiFramework #Switch2Sendai #SFDRR #DisasterRisk #DisasterRiskReduction #disasters

"All disasters are compound, cascading, complex, #Natech, and hybrid"
https://www.preventionweb.net/drr-community-voices/all-disasters-are-compound-cascading-complex-natech-and-hybrid
 
Part of a series of considering improvements to #risk and #disaster vocabulary and communication:
1. https://www.risk-society.com/risk-jargon-compound-complex-and-confusing
2. https://www.preventionweb.net/drr-community-voices/nature-angry-us
3. https://www.preventionweb.net/drr-community-voices/can-risk-be-managed-without-measuring-it-0
 
#DRR #DisastersAreNotNatural #NoNaturalDisasters (so we avoid the phrases #NaturalDisaster #NaturalDisasters) #vulnerability #resilience #SendaiFramework #Switch2Sendai #SFDRR #DisasterRisk #DisasterRiskReduction #disasters

EXPERT REACTION: Nepal-Tibet border flash flood

🗨️ Follow the link to read commentary on the disaster

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/expert-reaction-nepal-tibet-border-flash-flood

#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #TibetFlood #NepalFlood #NaturalDisaster

Faith and grief mix as Colombia mourns earthquake victims

Grieving Colombians held masses and funerals as the death toll from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10 rose to around 290, with more than 140 people still missing. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #Colombia #ColombiaTerremoto #ColombiaEarthquake #Earthquake #ColombiaMourns #Cali #Pereira #SanJoseDelPalmar #NaturalDisaster #BreakingNews #WorldNews #EarthquakeRelief #DisasterRelief…

https://fllics.com/en/video/faith-and-grief-mix-as-colombia-mourns-earthquake-victims/

At least 19 dead due to storms, monsoon – NDRRMC

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/death-toll-luis-maymay-monsoon-ndrrmc/

📍 Tropical Storm Elida
🕐 Wed 22 Jul 2026 16:30 UTC
⛈️ Storm Alert 🟠 Active

🔗 https://eonet.gsfc.nasa.gov/api/v3/events/EONET_21373

#SevereStorm #NaturalDisaster #EarthAlerts #DisasterAlert #BreakingNews #Environment #Nature #Science #OffGrid #TropicalStormElida

📍 Tropical Storm Elida
🕐 Wed 15 Jul 2026 16:20 UTC
⛈️ Storm Alert 🟠 Active

🔗 https://eonet.gsfc.nasa.gov/api/v3/events/EONET_21373

#SevereStorm #NaturalDisaster #EarthAlerts #DisasterAlert #BreakingNews #Environment #Nature #Science #Survival #TropicalStormElida

Venezuela Records Strongest Aftershock Since Quakes

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.telesurenglish.net/venezuela-strongest-aftershock-quakes/

Venezuela Records Strongest Aftershock Since Quakes

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.telesurenglish.net/venezuela-strongest-aftershock-quakes/

Venezuela Records Strongest Aftershock Since Quakes

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.telesurenglish.net/venezuela-strongest-aftershock-quakes/

Venezuela Records Strongest Aftershock Since Quakes

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.telesurenglish.net/venezuela-strongest-aftershock-quakes/

Terremoto deixa mais de 30 mortos nas Filipinas

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2026/06/08/terremoto-deixa-mais-de-30-mortos-nas-filipinas/

Terremoto deixa mais de 30 mortos nas Filipinas

http://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2026/06/08/terremoto-deixa-mais-de-30-mortos-nas-filipinas/

Terremoto deixa mais de 30 mortos nas Filipinas

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2026/06/08/terremoto-deixa-mais-de-30-mortos-nas-filipinas/

Terremoto deixa mais de 30 mortos nas Filipinas

http://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2026/06/08/terremoto-deixa-mais-de-30-mortos-nas-filipinas/

✮ The Sound of a Whispering Scar ✮

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https://newlyupdatepost.blogspot.com/2025/11/blog-post_10.html
Typhoon Fung-Wong devastates the Philippines – millions displaced as deadly winds, floods, and nature’s fury bring the nation to a standstill!

#TyphoonFungWong #PhilippinesStorm #SuperTyphoon #NaturalDisaster #WorldNews #ClimateCrisis #BreakingUpdate #TeluguBlog #FungWong2025 #DisasterRelief #PrayForPhilippines #NaturePower #GlobalAlert #StaySafe #WeatherUpdate

Cebu earthquake survivors wait for aid as groups race to reach ‘last mile’ homes

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/cebu-earthquake-survivors-wait-aid-relief-october-4-2025/

CPH Daily Bulletin 9/30/2025

22,500 homes lost. Over five years later, only 38% rebuilt: What #California fire survivors face

https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2025-09-30/rebuilding-california-after-major-wildfires

#Wildfires #Rebuilding #ClimateCrisis #NaturalDisaster #TubbsFire #NorthComplexFire #ButteCounty #SantaRosa

Barriers To Quantifying Human Alterations Of Global Floodplains And How We Can Overcome Them
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsus.2025.100433 <-- shared paper
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#floodplains #floodplain #development #alterations #flood #flooding #risk #hazard #management #planning #humanimpacts #mitigation #GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #landuse #spatialanalysis #monitoring #mitigation #humanimpacts #riverine #watersecurity #population #foodsecurity #waterquality #waterresources #degradation #damage #infrastructure #loss #cost #economics #extremeweather #climatechange #waterstorage #groundwater #watershed #water #hydrology #hydrography #naturaldisaster #spatiotemporal

How are #NaturalDisaster-resistant design elements integrated into #Solarpunk buildings?

Publication date: 2023-09-02

"In Solarpunk buildings, natural disaster-resistant design elements are integrated through a combination of passive and active design strategies. Here are a few ways in which these elements can be incorporated:

1. Site selection and orientation: Solarpunk buildings are typically situated in areas that are less susceptible to natural disasters like #floods, #earthquakes, or #tsunamis. Careful evaluation of the site's history and potential risks helps in choosing locations that are more resilient. Additionally, the building orientation can be optimized to maximize #NaturalLight and minimize exposure to prevailing #winds or #storms.

2. Structural reinforcements: Solarpunk buildings embrace resilient construction techniques to withstand natural disasters. This may include reinforced foundations, earthquake-resistant designs, hurricane-resistant materials, and robust structural systems that can withstand high winds, seismic activity, or even #ExtremeWeather events.

3. #GreenRoofs and #RainwaterHarvesting: Green roofs, which incorporate vegetation on the rooftop, offer several benefits when it comes to natural disaster resilience. They can help mitigate stormwater runoff, reducing the strain on existing drainage systems during heavy rainfalls or floods. Additionally, rainwater harvesting systems can be implemented to collect and store rainwater for future use, serving as an alternative water source during emergencies.

4. Passive climate control: Solarpunk design emphasizes #PassiveCooling and heating strategies to reduce energy consumption and reliance on mechanical systems. Natural ventilation through well-placed windows, louvers, or #RoofVents can help regulate indoor temperatures. By not relying heavily on air conditioning units, Solarpunk buildings can maintain habitability even during power outages caused by natural disasters.

5. #RenewableEnergy systems: Solarpunk buildings integrate renewable energy systems like solar panels or wind turbines to generate electricity on-site. This reduces dependence on centralized energy grids, making the building more self-sufficient and resilient in the face of power disruptions caused by natural disasters. Battery storage systems can also be incorporated to store excess energy and provide backup power during emergencies.

6. Water management and flood-resistance: Solarpunk buildings employ strategies such as permeable paving, #RainGardens, and water retention ponds to manage stormwater. These features help minimize the risk of flooding and prevent damage caused by heavy rains or #ExtremeWeather events.

"By combining these design elements, Solarpunk buildings aim to create sustainable and resilient structures that can better withstand the challenges posed by natural disasters."

Source:
https://houses-apartments.com/en/architecture/solarpunk-architecture/how-are-natural-disaster-resistant-design-elements-integrated-into-solarpunk-buildings

#SolarPunkSunday #Architecture #ClimateChange #ArchitecturalDesign

Study Warns Of Glacial Outburst [GLOF] Risks From Hydropower Projects In The Himalayas, Caution Comes After Nod To Resume Testa III [Hydroelectric Project, India]
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/study-warns-of-glacial-outburst-risks-from-hydropower-projects-in-himalayas-caution-comes-after-nod-to-resume-teesta-iii/articleshow/117753719.cms <-- shared media article
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https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ads2659 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #spatialanalysis #GLOF #Sikkim #Himalayas #India #climatechange #flood #flooding #risk #hazard #hydroelectric #HEP #energy #TestaIII #testa #dam #failure #engineeringgeology #engineering #construction #multihazard #melting #glacier #glacial #climatechange #weather #lowpressuresystem #planning #glaciallakes #lakes #water #hydrology #naturaldisaster #Lhonak #downstream #elevation #steepness #slope #geometry #infrastructure #publicsafety #lateral #moraine #sedimentation #cost #economics #remotesensing #model #modeling #imagery #outburstflood #overtopping #hydropower #vulnerable #humanimpact #policy #riskmanagement #warning #rainfall #precipitation

Earthquake Mitigation Planning Guide for Communities! [FEMA]
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https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/FEMA_Earthquake_Mitigation_Planning_Guide_for_Communities508.pdf <-- shared guide
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#earthquake #risk #hazard #mitigation #planning #guidelines #community #communities #guide #resources #NIST #engineering #design #geology #engineeringgeology #geotechnical #cost #economics #buildings #infrastructure #naturalhazard #publicsafety #naturaldisaster #disaster #seismic #seismology #seismicfunctionalityrecovery #hazardmitigationplan #impacts
@FEMA

Natural disasters attract ‘scam artists and fraudsters.’ Here’s how to avoid them after Hurricane Beryl.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/business/2024/07/30/494941/natural-disasters-attract-scam-artists-and-fraudsters-heres-how-to-avoid-them-after-hurricane-beryl/

#Business #Crime #Hurricane #InDepth #Politics #ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau #CreditCard #Debt #Fraud #HomeownersInsurance #HurricaneBerylAftermath #Mortgage #NaturalDisaster #RohitChopra #Scam #StudentLoanDebt

The 60th Anniversary Of The M9.2 Alaska Earthquake And Tsunami Of March 27, 1964
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https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/events/alaska1964/ <-- USGS page with details
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https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2014/3018/ <-- USGS publication, The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunamis—A Modern Perspective and Enduring Legacies
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #risk #hazard #earthquake #Anchorage #Alaska #record #tsunami #damage #anniversary #lossoflife #publicsafety #fault #faulting #geologichazard #naturaldisaster #disaster #naturalahazard #publichealth #publicsafety #disasterresponse #monitoring #model #modeling #massmovement #grounddeformation #engineering #death #damage #propertydamage #subductionzone #structuralgeology #riskmanagement #engineeringdesign #earthscience #GreatAlaskaEarthquake #earthquakepreparedness

Major Fluvial Erosion And A 500-Mt Sediment Pulse Triggered By Lava-Dam Failure, Río Coca, Ecuador
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https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.5751 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #hydrology #erosion #volcanic #landscape #fluvial #risk #hazard #sediment #lava #dam #failure #RioCoca #ecuador #watershed #massmovement #scouring #river #model #modeling #geotechnical #geology #geomorphology #geomorphometry #tributaries #waterfall #naturalhazard #naturaldisaster #waterquality #publicsafety #economy #infrastructure #autogenic #volcaniclandscapes