Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value.

The two main types of natural hazards are tectonic and climatic. Natural hazards can have economic, social and environmental consequences. The risks of these occurring can vary greatly.

Understanding why natural hazards occur can help countries to manage or prevent their consequences. Case studies illustrate the impact of natural hazards in the short and long term. Hurricane ...

natural hazards, biogeochemistry) and Sustainable Development (water resources, ecosystems, sustainable land use). Within the University our department supports the Community Water, Climate & Future ...

Kevon Rhiney, an associate professor in the Department of Geography, was recently designated as an Association of American ...

Incarcerated people in Colorado are exposed to climate-related extreme heat and cold, plus flooding and wildfires. Because ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — Experts from the global Earth science community have pieced together what happened during the massive Sikkim flood to try to help others prepare for ... Sharks and Rays Benefit ...

I am writing to address a critical issue in the way disasters are reported by the news media. There is a growing need to distinguish between natural disasters and human-influenced disasters, and ...

Geography is a branch of academic study broadly concerned with the Earth. Geographers can be roughly divided into those concerned with physical earth processes (physical geography), such as ...

Despite upgrades to wireless alerts system, emergency warnings were often ineffective when most needed during the Los Angeles ...