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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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Research Topic: Volcanism
Volcanic eruptions endanger humans and nature. Scientists of the Helmholtz Association are explaing basics, impacts and risks.
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Landslides and Tsunami at Etna
Scientists from Kiel are installing a system to measure deformation at the volcano’s flank.