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Apr282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

AI Revolutionizes Disaster Risk Management as Market Set to Cross US$ 2,150 Billion by 2031

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The global market for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in disaster risk management is experiencing explosive growth. According to a new report by InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd., the market, valued at US$ 479.5 billion in 2023, is projected to surge to US$ 2,150.1 billion by 2031 growing at an impressive CAGR of 21.3%. The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters worsened by climate change and rapid urbanization is driving the urgent need for smarter disaster response solutions. AI is playing a transformative role by enabling predictive analytics, early warning systems, real-time risk assessment, and faster recovery optimization. These technologies process massive data sets, from satellite imagery to historical disaster patterns, to predict threats with greater accuracy and impr...

Apr282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Earthquakes, Climate Change, and Rising Risks: What We Know and Why It Matters

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Earthquakes triggered by the shifting of tectonic plates, continue to cause widespread destruction and trauma across the globe. Although earthquakes themselves are not directly caused by climate change, emerging research shows that changing climate conditions may indirectly affect fault lines and earthquake risks. With worsening climate impacts, earthquake-prone areas could face greater vulnerabilities, adding pressure to infrastructure, insurance systems, and disaster response mechanisms worldwide. How Are Earthquakes Formed? Tectonic plates are always moving, though we usually don't notice it. Earthquakes form when Plates move apart (divergent boundaries), Plates collide into each other (convergent boundaries), or Plates slide past each other (transform boundaries). At these ...

Apr282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Computer Model Promises Faster Flood Forecasts for Cyclone and 100 Million Affected Coastal Communities

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Tropical storms and cyclones have already impacted hundreds of millions living along the world’s coasts. As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, understanding all the factors that contribute to flooding storm surges, rainfall, and waves is crucial. Now, new research by Tim Leijnse from Deltares and VU Amsterdam offers a powerful solution through an advanced flood model called SFINCS, enabling faster, more accurate flood risk forecasts. New Open-Source Model: SFINCS Over recent years, Tim Leijnse and his research team developed SFINCS (Super-Fast INundation of CoastS), a groundbreaking open-source model designed to assess different types of flood risks efficiently. Unlike traditional flood models that require heavy computing resources, SFINCS simplifies complexi...

Apr282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Zealand Urged to Avoid Quick Fixes After Ex-Cyclone Tam Focus on Smarter Climate Planning

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As New Zealanders clean up after ex-Cyclone Tam which left thousands without power and several areas flooded experts warn that rushing into visible but short-sighted fixes could worsen long-term risks. Instead they call for thoughtful adaptive planning that strengthens community resilience against future climate disasters. Quick Reactions After Disasters Can Create Bigger Problems Research shows that after major disasters, there is often pressure to act quickly. Communities want fast, visible action that seems decisive. But history has shown that reactionary decisions can misallocate resources or even increase vulnerability to future disasters. High-impact weather events like ex-Cyclone Tam must not drive policy changes without careful planning. Experts stress that risk assessment...

Apr262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Are Earthquakes Hiding Secret Nuclear Tests? New Study Raises Alarming Possibility

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Seismologists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have raised the possibility that underground nuclear tests could hide behind natural earthquake signals. Published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, the study challenges previous assumptions that seismic signals from explosions and earthquakes are easily distinguishable. Advanced detectors, once believed to identify even small nuclear tests with high accuracy, struggle when an explosion occurs close in time and space to an earthquake. According to Joshua Carmichael, lead researcher, when an explosion's seismic signal overlaps with that of a nearby earthquake, the detection success rate can drop dramatically from 97% to just 37%. Overlapping Signals Cause Massive Detection Drop Carmichael's team found that even ...

Apr262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Pune April Heat Crossed Dangerous Limits for Elderly, IISER Study Finds

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April 2025 brought extreme heat to Pune, with daily highs between 40°C and 43°C, posing severe health risks especially for the elderly. A study by IISER Pune found that “critical environmental thresholds” were breached multiple times, making it difficult for older adults to regulate their core body temperatures and raising serious concerns about increasing heat stress in Indian cities. Researchers noted that core body temperature is tightly controlled and even slight rises can signal stress or illness. The body mainly cools through sweat evaporation, but this mechanism struggles during high heat and humidity. When the body can no longer keep core temperature stable, it enters a danger zone. In Pune, such conditions occurred several times throughout April especially affecting people aged...

Apr262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Leaves of Western Ghats Trees Breaching Heat Limits, Study Warns of Climate Stress on Crops

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A new study reveals that leaves of several agroforestry and forest species in Karnataka's Western Ghats are regularly exposed to dangerously high temperatures, putting their health and the region’s economy at serious risk. Many species have already surpassed critical heat thresholds that impair photosynthesis and may cause irreversible damage. Study Site in Karnataka Shows Early Signs of Thermal Stress Researchers conducted a 4.5-month-long study in 2023 at Hosagadde village near Sirsi, a region frequently experiencing temperatures above 40°C. They monitored 13 agroforestry crops and 4 native forest species, using T₅₀ the temperature at which a leaf's photosynthetic ability drops by 50% as a key stress marker. The findings show that many leaves are crossing this threshold far t...

Apr262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Sudden Swings in Temperature Hit Over 60% of Globe Since 1961, Study Warns of Escalation by 2100

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A new global study has found that more than 60% of the planet has likely experienced abrupt “temperature flips” rapid shifts between extreme heat and cold since 1961, with their frequency and intensity projected to increase significantly by the end of the century due to climate change. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals how these sudden and intense weather swings unlike individual heatwaves or cold spells offer little time for humans, wildlife, and ecosystems to adapt. The impacts can be devastating, from health complications to crop failures and infrastructural stress. One such flip occurred in April 2021 in Europe where temperatures fell dramatically after an unusually warm spell, damaging crops due to frost. These rapid transitions pose risks to both huma...

Apr262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Fossil Fuel Giants Linked to 1998 India Heatwave, Billions in Economic Damage Traced to Emissions

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A new study published in Nature reveals that five major fossil fuel companies Chevron, ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, Gazprom, and BP significantly intensified the 1998 heatwave in India, contributing to massive economic losses and highlighting the direct link between corporate emissions and extreme climate events. How Big Oil Fueled the 1998 Heatwave The 1998 heatwave in India, considered the deadliest in half a century, has now been scientifically linked to human-induced climate change. According to researchers from Dartmouth College in the US, emissions from five of the world’s largest oil and gas companies caused a measurable spike in temperatures increasing the intensity of the five hottest days during that period by 0.08°C. The study found that Chevron alone was responsible f...

Apr252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heatwave Grips India: IMD Issues Yellow Alerts Amid Rising Temperatures

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh heatwave warnings for multiple parts of Northwest, Central, and Eastern India including Delhi NCR where temperatures are forecast to touch 43°C. A Western Disturbance may bring some rainfall to select northern areas, but intense heat continues to affect millions across the country. What Is a Heatwave and Why Is It Happening? A heatwave is a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures, especially when compared to the usual climate of a region. According to the IMD, a heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature rises to 40°C or more in plains, 30°C in hilly areas, or when it is 4.5°C to 6.4°C above normal for two or more days. Causes of Heatwave High-pressure systems that trap hot air near the surface. ...