#natural-hazards

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Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Sinkholes: Is climate change causing more? DW 07/25/2025

Sinkholes threaten homes and lives, particularly in vulnerable regions due to natural erosion and human activities.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California's nearest active undersea volcano is about to erupt

Axial Seamount, a submarine volcano, may erupt again this year, but poses no tsunami risk due to its non-explosive nature.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Wildfires ravage South Korea, killing 18 and destroying a 1,300-year-old temple

Wind-driven wildfires in South Korea have resulted in 18 fatalities and the destruction of over 200 structures, prompting the evacuation of 27,000 individuals, amid ongoing disaster.
US news
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

How bad is glacier melt and why does it matter? DW 03/21/2025

Rapid glacier retreat poses severe risks to ecosystems and water resources, as revealed by recent research.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Many Berkeley residents are not prepared for a tsunami, survey shows

Berkeley residents lack awareness of tsunami risks and evacuation procedures, leading to improper evacuations during a warning.
World politics
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Greenland's coveted resources could be more dangerous and expensive to extract with climate change. Here's why

The U.S. must consider environmental hazards and climate change risks before pursuing resource extraction in Greenland.
Europe news
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Video. Experts warn of risks as Mount Etna attracts more visitors

Tourists should keep a safe distance from Mount Etna due to hazards from eruptions and toxic gases.
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