'Many sleepless nights': why scientists who predict landslides are under enormous pressure

Satellites can detect land moving by just a few millimetres, but we can never be sure exactly how or when a slope will slide.

Dave Petley, Vice Chancellor and Professor of Geography, University of Hull • conversation
Nov. 17, 2023 ~7 min

Living near the fire – 500 million people worldwide have active volcanoes as neighbors

For some people, it’s a choice based on cultural beliefs or economic opportunities provided by the volcano. Other times it’s less a choice than the only option.

David Kitchen, Associate Professor of Geology, University of Richmond • conversation
July 13, 2023 ~7 min


How flood forecasting in real time, with block-by-block data, could save lives

The majority of flood-related deaths involve vehicles in water. What if flood models could warn of the risks street by street using real-time storm forecasts? Machine learning can make it possible.

Valeriy Ivanov, Professor of Hydrosystems Engineering, University of Michigan • conversation
Jan. 18, 2023 ~8 min

Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives – a new machine learning method makes it possible

The majority of flood-related deaths involve vehicles in water. What if flood models could warn of the risks street by street using real-time storm forecasts?

Valeriy Ivanov, Professor of Hydrosystems Engineering, University of Michigan • conversation
Jan. 18, 2023 ~8 min

Hurricane Ian: Older adults have many reasons for not evacuating – here's why it's important to check on aging neighbors

For some people, the risks associated with leaving can seem more dangerous than the storm.

Sue Anne Bell, Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Michigan • conversation
Sept. 27, 2022 ~7 min

Hurricanes and wildfires are colliding with the COVID-19 pandemic – and compounding the risks

Disaster preparation and evacuation procedures weren't made for social distancing. The pandemic means response decisions are now fraught with contradictions.

Ali Mostafavi, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University • conversation
Aug. 26, 2020 ~6 min

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