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An epic blockbuster of natural extreme forces: natural hazards through cinematic lenses

November 13, 2024
An epic blockbuster of natural extreme forces: natural hazards through cinematic lenses

Do you enjoy watching natural hazard movies? Exploring the unfolding of the Earth’s immense power, the level of destruction, human responses and resilience? Can movies offer a glimpse into the chaos and devastation that natural hazard events can bring? Imagine the havoc a storm surge overtopping the Thames Barrier could cause in London. Without a doubt, natural hazard movies raise questions about ...[Read More]

Building Resilience: Insights and Preventive Measures from Kuala Lumpur’s Sinkhole event

October 1, 2024
Building Resilience: Insights and Preventive Measures from Kuala Lumpur’s Sinkhole event

On August 23, 2024, a tragic event unfolded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, when an 8-metre-deep sinkhole opened up on Jalan Masjid India, swallowing Vijayalakshmi Gali, a 48-year-old woman visiting from India [1]. The incident has raised serious concerns about public safety and the integrity of urban infrastructure. A sinkhole is a natural depression or hole that occurs in the ground when the surface ...[Read More]

Taking the risk personally: how perceived flood experience relates to risk perception, sensed coping appraisal, and protective behaviour

and September 16, 2024
Taking the risk personally: how perceived flood experience relates to risk perception, sensed coping appraisal, and protective behaviour

The frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall, droughts, and storms, are increasing globally, putting societies and infrastructures worldwide at risk [1]. These developments demand effective adaptation measures and ways to enhance societal resilience. Consequently, it is necessary to understand how people perceive and respond to natural hazards. Knowing that the occu ...[Read More]

Modern Solutions for Ancient Hazards: Speaking with Jacopo Selva, the 2024 EGU Plinius Medalist

July 23, 2024
Modern Solutions for Ancient Hazards: Speaking with Jacopo Selva, the 2024 EGU Plinius Medalist

Jacopo Selva is an associate professor at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, and a former researcher at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Italy. His research on seismic, volcanic, and tsunami hazards has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of these natural phenomena, particularly by developing probabilistic methods for hazard assessment and forecasti ...[Read More]

Meet the EGU Natural Hazards Division Early Career Scientists representatives

June 10, 2024
Meet the EGU Natural Hazards Division Early Career Scientists representatives

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) Natural Hazards Division is pivotal in supporting the growth of early career researchers, giving them a platform to share their work and ideas, enhancing networking opportunities and contributing to career development. So, are you reading this post and wondering who gives a voice to early career scientists in the Natural Hazards space? The EGU Natural Hazards D ...[Read More]

Evolving multi-hazard paradigms in a nutshell

May 20, 2024
Evolving multi-hazard paradigms in a nutshell

Understanding multi-hazard approaches is crucial in an era of escalating natural hazards leading to disastrous impacts on Earth’s citizens. Triggered by the increasing frequency and severity of these events, this brief post provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of evolving paradigms in multi-hazard research and management. By exploring definitions, historical developments, and curren ...[Read More]

A symphony of uncertainties: exploring the interplay between climate hazards and human societies

March 25, 2024
A symphony of uncertainties: exploring the interplay between climate hazards and human societies

Climate hazards are manifestations of the Earth’s complex climatic systems. As natural events, they have always occurred, yet changes in the global climate increase the frequency and intensity of extremes and their impact on the built environment and people. Predicting the nature, scale, and location of climate hazards and their complex interplays with anthropogenic factors is not a straightforwar ...[Read More]

How can you contribute to Science-Based policy-making? Ask the new Policy Officer in the Natural Hazards Division!

February 26, 2024
How can you contribute to Science-Based policy-making? Ask the new Policy Officer in the Natural Hazards Division!

The EGU Natural Hazards Division now has a new Policy Officer to help promote evidence-based policy-making and support members of the Division in participating in policy-making processes. The Policy Officer aims to bridge between the Division and the EGU Science for Policy Working Group, helping to ensure that evidence-based decisions are made in the policy-making processes related to our areas of ...[Read More]

Behind the scenes: The EGU Natural Hazards Division Blog Editorial Team unveiled!

and December 18, 2023
Behind the scenes: The EGU Natural Hazards Division Blog Editorial Team unveiled!

2023 draws to a close. Looking back, our NH Division Blog has rolled out 20 different posts! We’ve chatted with awesome medallists, tackled current challenges in natural hazards, and showcased key projects and activities in the field. But who are the lovely and creative minds behind this? In this year’s final post, we’re going to find out together.   The Blog Editorial Team is cu ...[Read More]