After an earthquake, it is crucial in the early phase of disaster management to obtain a rapid assessment of the severity of the impact on the affected population in order to be able to initiate ...

The earthquakes that struck Turkey on February 6, 2023, had revealed significant shortcomings in the government's response, contributing to the enormous loss of life. The three key failures included a ...

At least 55 people have died since a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on New Year’s Day. Many more have been injured or trapped under rubble, requiring rescue. Additionally, thousands of homes ...

An earthquake that struck south-east Asia in late March is thought to have killed more than 3,000 people in Myanmar, a country ruled by a military junta that has blocked humanitarian aid and continued ...

A worker in Thailand clears a road after a major flood. Disasters can threaten the infrastrucutre, investment climate, and human capital that jobs depend on. Photo credit: Adobe Stock At the World ...

In the recent past, Delhi-NCR has been witnessing a series of seismic activities with multiple moderate quakes. However, in the past, the national capital region experienced multiple high quakes that ...

After an earthquake, it is crucial in the early phase of disaster management to obtain a rapid assessment of the severity of the impact on the affected population in order to be able to initiate ...