When trying to improve, refine, and seek more efficiency in disaster management measures, predicting the extent of disaster ...

They then compiled the data to create a GIS format database, and generated natural hazard maps by analyzing information such as past earthquake events, average rainfall levels, land use maps and ...

Natural hazards are naturally occurring physical phenomena that can adversely affect humans, infrastructure, and society. Human activity can alleviate or exacerbate the impacts of these events. In the ...

Japan is prone to natural disasters, so the government provides various types of hazard maps. What kinds of dangers are around you? Disaster prevention specialist gives potential life-saving tips.

Forecasters also warned of more weather hazards into the weekend and beyond, including the threat of tornadoes in the South, brutally cold temperatures in the Plains and Midwestern states ...