Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and extreme heat can have devastating effects on ...

We explore the effect of (big) shocks on the allocation of (bilateral) aid using natural disasters as natural experiments. We find that aid commitment statistically significantly increases following ...

Natural and man-made disasters threaten millions of people every year and cause billions of property damage. How much do we know about them? And how can we use that knowledge to save lives and money?

Artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of natural disaster prediction as researchers search for better ways to improve future disaster forecasting and strengthen natural disaster prevention ...

Explore the fascinating science of storms and severe weather with this engaging Storm Natural Disaster Research Page! This printable science resource introduces students to storms, their main ...

Discover the fascinating science behind hailstorms with this engaging Hailstorm Natural Disaster Research Page! This printable science resource introduces students to hailstorms, how hailstones form, ...