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Facing natural hazards
Each year 250 Million people are affected by natural disasters, challenging disaster response and recovery capacities worldwide. Strikingly, 97 % of all deaths...
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Strong earthquake in Chile
A strong earthquake of magnitude 8.2 and several aftershocks have hit Chile. A tsunami warning was issued for the Pacific region.
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New Tsunami scenarios for Indonesian Early Warning System
With Australian and German support Indonesian scientists create new tsunami scenarios for the northeast of the archipelago.
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Volcanic Alert Systems
All over the world, Volcano Alert Level Systems are used to provide warnings and emergency information in relation to volcanic unrest and eruptive activity,...
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Research Topic: Mediterranian Sea
Scientists of the Helmholtz Association answer questions about earthquake and tsunami risk and volcanism in the Mediterranean Sea.