Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here's how people are preparing in the US and around the world

One way to prevent the destruction wrought by a devastating earthquake – like the one that hit Morocco in September 2023 – is to construct resilient homes and buildings.

John van de Lindt, Professor of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University • conversation
Sept. 19, 2023 ~9 min

Disaster survivors need help remaining connected with friends and families – and access to mental health care

Food, shelter and medical supplies are important but not the only things that help people get back on their feet.

Yunus Emre Tapan, Ph.D. Student in Political Science, Northeastern University • conversation
Feb. 27, 2023 ~8 min


Turkey-Syria earthquake: the scandal of not being prepared

The Turkish government was well aware of earthquake-resilient construction techniques.

David Rothery, Professor of Planetary Geosciences, The Open University • conversation
Feb. 15, 2023 ~6 min

Twitter cutoff in Turkey amid earthquake rescue operations: A social media expert explains the danger of losing the microblogging service in times of disaster

Twitter was blocked in Turkey for about 12 hours at the height of rescue and relief efforts in the aftermath of a massive earthquake, severely hampering a vital tool for disaster response.

Anjana Susarla, Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2023 ~4 min

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: shallow depth of main shocks is a key reason why they've been so devastating

An earthquake expert explains why the death and devastation have been so terrible in Turkey and Syria

Bob Holdsworth, Professor of Structural Geology, Durham University • conversation
Feb. 8, 2023 ~7 min

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: a seismologist explains what has happened

At least 1,700 people are thought to have died.

Jenny Jenkins, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Turkey-Syria earthquake: a seismologist explains what has happened

At least 1,700 people are thought to have died.

Jenny Jenkins, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2023 ~6 min

Turkey-Syria earthquake: a seismologist explains what just happened

At least 1,700 people are thought to have died.

Jenny Jenkins, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2023 ~6 min


Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys

Hunters are warned to take precautions handling wild birds, and the virus can spill over to non-avian species, so no one should approach wild animals that are appear ill.

Yuko Sato, Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University • conversation
Nov. 14, 2022 ~10 min

Bird flu is killing millions of chickens and turkeys across the US

Bird flu is highly contagious in domestic flocks, and a major outbreak is underway in the US. A veterinary scientist explains what consumers need to know.

Yuko Sato, Associate Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University • conversation
April 7, 2022 ~8 min

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