To kraftige jordskjelv inntraff i løpet av 40 sekunder. Det andre skjelvet var et av de sterkeste som har rammet Venezuela på et århundre, med en styrke på 7,5.
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Two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela less than a minute apart on Wednesday, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing at least 164 deaths and widespread destruction in and around the capital, Cara...
...iversity of California, Berkeley) presents "Rebuild or Relocate: Recovery after Natural Disasters"
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Climate Action in the Asia Pacific
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El Niño has officially returned and the UN is warning the world to prepare.
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Biologist, presenter and podcaster, Gillian Burke discovers the impact earthquakes have on communities and what happens after as they rebuild their homes.
To find out more visit shelterbox.org
Biologist, presenter and podcaster, Gillian Burke discovers the impact flooding has on communities and what happens after as they rebuild their homes.
To find out more visit shelterbox.org
Biologist, presenter and podcaster, Gillian Burke discovers the impact drought has on communities and what happens after as they rebuild their homes.
To find out more visit shelterbox.org
...roads, and livelihoods; it is also about safeguarding the people, cultures, and natural systems that make communities whole.
A complete picture of climate loss and damage requi...
Did you know 2025 saw the 2nd-highest tsunami wave on record? | UNDRR
In August 2025, a landslide into Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord generated the second-highest tsunami on record — sending water 481 metres up the opposite wall. No ships were nearby... but a cruise ship h...
...ound, providing students with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge about natural disasters, climate change, and the role each individual plays in building a safe and disa...
Cambiemos cómo lo decimos… y cómo lo entendemos. 🌎
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Disaster risks are increasing, but so are the solutions. 📚🌍
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...cial for appropriate disaster risk reduction in mountains.
2. Disasters are not natural. Just as human actions can cause disasters, they can also prevent them.
3. Without access...
4 ways to stop earthquakes from becoming disasters | UNDRR
🌍 Earthquakes are inevitable—but disasters are not.
So how do we stop earthquakes from shaking lives apart?
This short video highlights 4 practical actions that can protect lives:
🏗️ Build and r.
What happens to people living in places struck by disasters such as hurricanes or wildfires after their home insurance premiums rise?
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What happens when disasters strike at the same time? | UNDRR
⚠️ What happens when disasters don’t come alone?
Most hazards are not isolated events. They interact, overlap, and escalate, creating complex and dangerous situations.
This video explains how diff...