We rarely see good news headlines when a cyclone, earthquake or wildfire does not turn disastrous.

Sea-level rises and storm surges don’t discriminate, but societal structures do.

A lack of weather radar stations means Africa is being hit hard by extreme weather events.

Currents can carry that deep ocean heat hundreds of miles to surface again at distant shores.

Climate change is making oceans more acidic globally. Now, scientists are finding that large storms can send pulses of acidic water into bays and estuaries, further stressing fish and shellfish.

Natural disasters cause billions in damage to ports around the world each year.

Research shows storms that might have caused minimal damage a few decades ago are becoming stronger and more destructive as the planet warms.

Facing human threats, Mumbai’s Koli community are taking risk reduction into their own hands – other vulnerable coastal settlements should take note.

Rising populations and a warming climate mean storm surges from super cyclones are likely to affect increasing numbers of vulnerable people.