California experiences a diverse range of natural hazards due to its unique geological and climatic conditions. These include seismic activity along major fault lines, prolonged periods of drought punctuated by intense rainfall,... Read more »
Catastrophic events originating from natural processes, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and droughts, can cause widespread devastation, impacting human lives, infrastructure, and the environment. For example, a powerful... Read more »
Catastrophic events originating from natural processes, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, wildfires, and severe storms, have always posed significant threats to human populations and infrastructure. Understanding the patterns and impacts of... Read more »