Chile’s Successful Earthquake And Tsunami Preparedness
Chile appears to have learned a few lessons from the 2010 earthquake and tsunami, and it successfully drew on them the night of Apr. 1, when another powerful quake struck. Despite the fear, nearly one million people participated efficiently in a mass evacuation.
Recent Earthquakes in Chile and L.A. Raise Questions About Ring of Fire
The 8.2 earthquake that shook northern Chile and surrounding countries late Tuesday night was one of a string of recent earthquakes along what is known as the “Ring of Fire,” a circle of quake-prone areas on the Pacific Rim.
Chilika Lake and Nalabana Bird Sanctuary
Chilika Lake is the largest lagoon in India and one of the largest in the world.
Ancient Clam Gardens Nurture Food Security
A three-year study of ancient clam gardens in the Pacific Northwest has led researchers to make a discovery that could benefit coastal communities’ food production.
A Honduran Paradise that Doesn’t Want to Anger the Sea Again
At the mouth of the Aguán river on the Caribbean coast of Honduras, a Garífuna community living in a natural paradise that was devastated 15 years ago by Hurricane Mitch has set an example of adaptation to climate change.
Earthquakes, hurricanes, cyclones and tsunamis: the world’s 10 riskiest cities
What are the world’s riskiest cities when it comes to natural disasters?
West Africa Scores High In Disaster Risk
West African cities, both the large and the small, are expanding rapidly and face specific challenges related to infrastructure, zoning and spatial planning, which directly contributes to an increased risk from flooding. In coastal countries, such as Guinea and Sierra Leone, soil erosion and land degradation were the priority perceived threats.
Somalia Set to Develop Its Marine Resources
With the longest coastline in Africa, and now that the country is recovering from conflict, Somalia must seize the opportunity to develop its marine resources.
Expanded Protection For Northern California Coastline
President Barack Obama is fulfilling a State of the Union pledge to preserve more federal lands by adding more California coastline to a national monument.