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Mangroves and Marshes: A Shield Against Catastro...
“We believe that natural ecosystems protect against catastrophic coastal flood losses, but how can we prove it?” This question was the start…
Just How Unlucky Was Britain to Suffer Desmond, ...
Usually, it’s natural disasters occurring elsewhere in the world that make headlines in Britain, not the other way around. But you’d have to…
South Carolina Floods: The Science Behind the Ev...
South Carolina recently experienced one of the most widespread and intense multi-day rain events in the history of the Southeast, leaving the…
Reflecting on Tropical Storm Bill
After impacting coastal Texas and portions of the Plains and Midwest with rain, wind, and flooding for nearly a week, Tropical Storm Bill has…
4 Facts About California’s “Hellastorm”
California is bracing for a major storm this week. Many schools are closed and residents are hunkering down in preparation for potential…
New Storms, New Insights: Two Years After Hurric...
When people think about the power of hurricanes, they imagine strong winds and flying debris. Wind damage will always result from hurricanes,…