Lightweight CNN model for automatic detection and depth estimation of subsurface voids using GPR B-scan data
June 2025
Subsurface cavities pose significant risks, including structural instability, safety hazards, and environmental damage. Early detection of these cavities is crucial to prevent material losses and protect...
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Application of limit equilibrium and shear strength reduction techniques for stability assessment of slope cuts- a case study of khalid-Dijo dam project, southern Ethiopia
June 2025
Dam failure can occur due to foundation instability, downstream and upstream slopes instabilities. This study assesses the stability of upstream and downstream slope cuts at Khalid-Dijo irrigation dam...
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Drought monitoring using the Climate Hazards InfraRed Precipitation with Stations (CHIRPS) in Ethiopia
June 2025
Ethiopia has experienced numerous natural disasters, with 110 documented events that include floods, disease outbreaks, droughts, landslides, pest infestations, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, mass...
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Deep learning models for enhanced forest-fire prediction at Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Integrating satellite images, weather data and human activities data
June 2025
Forest fires (FFs) are a growing threat to ecosystems and human settlements, particularly in vulnerable regions such as Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Accurate and timely fire prediction is essential...
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Machine learning approaches for mapping and predicting landslide-prone areas in São Sebastião (Southeast Brazil)
June 2025
This study employs machine learning techniques to map and predict landslide-prone areas in São Sebastião, Brazil, a region susceptible to landslides due to its steep terrain and intense rainfall. We...
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Natural hazard induced coastal vulnerability in Indian Sundarbans: A village-level study by using geospatial and statistical techniques
June 2025
The Sundarbans, an area with a history dating back to the dawn of civilization, has faced numerous environmental hazards that have remarkably affected the lives and livelihoods of its natives. Strom...
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Advances in earthquake and cascading disasters
June 2025
Earthquakes and cascading disasters have garnered increasing attention. The 2023 Annual Academic Conference of the Committee on Earthquake Hazard Chain, the Seismological Society of China, was successfully...
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Artificial intelligence and numerical weather prediction models: A technical survey
June 2025
Can artificial intelligence (AI) models beat traditional numerical weather prediction (NWP) models based on physical principles? The rapid advancement of AI, inherent computational limitations of NWP...
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Flood hazard zones prediction using machine-learning-based geospatial approach in lower Niger River basin, Nigeria
June 2025
Flooding has had devastating impacts on lives and properties over the years, caused as a result of climate change, rapid population growth, urbanization, and poor urban planning. The recurring events...
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Specific impacts of climate change on the hydrological patterns and land use dynamics in the Arghandab River Basin, Kandahar, Afghanistan
June 2025
Changes in rainfall patterns and warming temperatures brought on by greenhouse gas emissions have significant impact on the global hydrological cycle. The deteriorating physical properties of river...
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Development and validation of a novel tool: The family resilience assessment scale for flood-affected families (FRAS-FAF)
June 2025
Family resilience is critical in coping with disasters such as floods, yet there is a lack of tools specifically designed to assess family resilience in flood-prone regions. This study aimed to develop...
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Soil liquefaction potential assessment of ports in Odisha, India
June 2025
This study presents a comprehensive assessment of the liquefaction potential at three major port sites in Odisha, India, i.e., Dhamara, Paradeep, and Gopalpur, utilizing well-established methodologies....
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The Shirur landslide of July 2024 triggered by intense rainfall and unchecked development
June 2025
On the morning of July 16, 2024, a significant landslide occurred in Shirur of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The landslide claimed seven lives, leaving one person missing and severely disrupting...
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A massive landslide damaged NHPC's Teesta V hydropower station on 20th August 2024 at Balutar, Sikkim Himalayas
June 2025
A gigantic landslide occurred at Dipu-Dara near Singtam of Himalayan State Sikkim above the powerhouse of the NHPC's (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) Teesta stage V dam power station on August...
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Climate change-induced shifts in landslide susceptibility in São Sebastião (southeastern Brazil)
June 2025
Landslides are a pressing natural hazard, particularly in regions prone to extreme weather events, and their frequency is expected to rise due to climate change. This paper investigates landslide susceptibility...
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Surface creep differences and affecting factor along the Xianshuihe fault zone in response to the Wenchuan and Lushan earthquakes
June 2025
As the southwest and southeast boundaries of the Bayan Har block, the Xianshuihe Fault Zone (XSHFZ) and the Longmenshan Fault Zone (LMSFZ) are likely to be intrinsically related in terms of tectonic...
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Post-disaster flooded region segmentation using DeepLabv3+ and unmanned aerial system imagery
June 2025
Natural disasters, particularly floods, have become increasingly frequent and intense in recent times, posing significant threats to human lives and infrastructure, especially in developing countries....
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Seismic capacity assessment of Shikhara style temple with and without traditional seismic enhancement
June 2025
Brick masonry heritage structures have long been understood as highly vulnerable under earthquake excitation. Due to preservation constraints and considerations, modern materials are not allowed in...
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Future Changes in Rainy Seasons in the Upper Blue Nile Basin: Impacts on Agriculture and Water Resources
Available online 6 June 2025
Changing climate is increasingly influencing the rainy seasons and posing significant challenges for agriculture and water resource management in vulnerable regions. The study examines the spatiotemporal...
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Mapping and Prioritization of Effective Adaptation Measures for Integrated Flood and Drought Risks in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region
Available online 6 June 2025
The Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) faces significant flood and drought risks, necessitating effective adaptation measures. Although floods and droughts are two extremes of the hydrological cycle,...
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Assessment of long-term spatiotemporal variability of vegetation drought and its link with teleconnection factors in Ethiopia
Available online 3 June 2025
Vegetation drought, a pervasive natural hazard intensified by climate variability, threatens ecosystems and agriculture globally. Information concerning its spatiotemporal characteristics is essential...
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Magnitude Estimation Based on Relative Power in MEMS-Based Earthquake Early Warning System
Available online 16 May 2025
The cost and performance of earthquake early warning stations are always a trade-off. The high cost of traditional early warning stations limits their large-scale application. The emergence of low-cost...
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Geospatial Analysis of the 2019-20 Desert Locust damage in northern India using MODIS and VIIRS Satellite Data
Available online 8 May 2025
Worldwide, locust outbreaks frequently impact large areas of land and millions of people. Remote sensing has emerged as one of the most essential data sources for effectively identifying and assessing...
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Spatial Assessment of Coastal Erosion Vulnerability: Natural and Anthropogenic Factors in Chattogram, Bangladesh
Available online 6 May 2025
Bangladesh's coast, one of the world's most vulnerable, faces recurring natural disasters that cause significant casualties and damage. With rising sea levels and coastal hazards, assessing erosion...
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Social vulnerability of Esquipulas Guayabal town in regard to hazards from El Chichón volcano, México
Available online 6 May 2025
El Chichón, the most active volcano in the Chiapaneco Volcanic Arc of southeastern Mexico, erupted explosively in March-April 1982. The eruption caused extensive environmental destruction, significant...
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