Natural Hazards

NH10 Multi-Hazards: The Latest EGU Natural Hazards Sub-Division

Joel Gill, Marleen de Ruiter July 8, 2019

Communities in Guatemala live in a dynamic multi-hazard landscape (Photo Credit: Joel Gill).

Earlier this year, the EGU Natural Hazards Division approved the addition of a new sub-division focused on the theme of ‘multi-hazards’. The Science Officers representing this sub-division, Joel Gill (British Geological Survey) and Marleen de Ruiter (IVM-VU Amsterdam), reflect on why this sub-division is necessary and how you can get involved. Many regions are affected by multiple natural hazards, ...[Read More]

I-REACT – ‘Fight disasters with your phone’

Vale Cigala June 24, 2019

The I-REACT app on a field test. Image credit: I-REACT.

Technology has never been more at hand than at the time we are living. Smartphones and the many apps on the market are proof of this. As I recently discovered, there is also an app developed to learn about natural hazards and, as they claim, fight disasters! This app is called I-REACT, and it was born from a homonymous innovation project funded by the European Commission and developed by a consort ...[Read More]

Gaius Plinius Secundus and Sergey Soloviev, two names and awards.

Vale Cigala June 10, 2019

The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum (c. 1821) by John Martin

The EGU has an award system in place aiming at recognising eminent scientists for their outstanding contribution in Earth, planetary and space science. There are different medals a researcher can be nominated to, including Division ones. Ah, before I forget: the deadline for this year nominations is 15 June! Don’t miss the chance to appoint an outstanding colleague. You can find more information o ...[Read More]

Let the ash fall, but get ready for its consequences

Francisco Cáceres May 27, 2019

Figure 1. May 18th, 1980 eruption of Mt St Helens eruption. Images from UGSG

The past 18th May marked 39 years since one of the most emblematic volcanic eruptions in historic times: the 1980 Mt St Helens explosive eruption. With a death toll of 57 victims, it is the deadliest volcanic event in U.S. history. If that wasn’t enough, it also destroyed hundreds of houses and roads. When we think about explosive volcanic eruptions what commonly comes in our minds about the possi ...[Read More]