Referring to the most recent event of a naturally occurring phenomenon that causes widespread destruction and human suffering, this concept is often used in discussions of disaster preparedness, community resilience, and the... Read more »
Catastrophic events of significant scale and impact, encompassing natural phenomena like earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, and pandemics, as well as human-induced crises such as industrial accidents and large-scale conflicts, have profoundly shaped the... Read more »
Catastrophic natural events over the past two decades have resulted in significant loss of life, widespread displacement, and extensive infrastructural damage. These events range from earthquakes and tsunamis to hurricanes, droughts, and... Read more »
The decade spanning 2014 to 2023 witnessed a significant number of globally impactful natural hazard events, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, droughts, wildfires, and severe storms. These events resulted in widespread... Read more »