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CEDIM Follow-up Investigation on the Nepal Earthquake
An interdisciplinary team of researchers examined the key issues in the recovery process in the disaster information communication chain in Nepal.
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Persistent activity of the Sinabung volcano in Indonesia
Since September 2013, the Sinabung volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has repeatedly been active. Thousands of inhabitants were evacuated at the...
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Piteraqs: Downslope wind storms in southeast Greenland
During piteraqs, wind gusts can reach over 300 km/h and temperatures can fall below -20°C. Thus, piteraqs represent a significant hazard for the local...
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Photo Gallery: Observation of the seas
Oceans play an important role in the supply of raw materials and in influencing climate. For this reason, we explain our marine research methods and...
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Living in the North Sea Region
Oceans and seas are the focus of the 2016/2017 Federal Ministry of Education and Research’s Year of Science