Susan L. Cutter is a Carolina Distinguished professor of geography at the University of South Carolina where she directs the Hazards and Vulnerability Research ...

Researchers developed a detailed assessment and map of vulnerability to natural disaster of the continental United States. A fifth of neighborhood blocks in the continental United States most ...

“The new voltage map is a critical step forward in our ability to assess the nation’s risk to geoelectric hazards,” said Jim Reilly, USGS director. “This information will allow utility companies to ...

The SEIV index for Manhattan in New York City is shown on the map as a spectrum of colors from the darkest blue as very low vulnerability to the darkest red as very high vulnerability. Credit: ...

Information from several sources, including data from previous hazards, is needed to predict future events. This information can assist in the development of appropriate mitigation measures.

Hazards. Danger. Threat. Coasts are the ever-changing interface where land, water, and air interact. This intersection results in a tremendously unique sensitivity to climate changes and patterns.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County leaders heard a presentation from research teams about climate hazard vulnerability in the area, and suggested action to prepare for and prevent damage ...

Dirt and debris cover half of East Pioneer Way in Puyallup after the adjacent hillside collapsed March 18. New state study identifies thousands of structures in potential landslide-hazard areas of ...

The Encinitas City Council gave its initial approval last week to new, state-mandated fire hazard maps that will increase the amount of land that falls within the city’s “very high” fire hazard zones.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala coastline is all set to receive a scientific vulnerability profile and sharper and more Kerala ...