Developing a Framework for Large Hail Prediction Utilizing Monthly Occurrence Probability and Storm Environments
Available online 11 February 2026
Climate change is expected to influence the frequency and intensity of severe convective storms , with implications for large hail (LH) and associated economic losses. This study develops an empirical...
Rainfall intermittency in the Colombian Andes and its modulation by ENSO
Available online 10 February 2026
Rainfall intermittency is a key feature of precipitation variability in mountainous regions, influencing hydrological dynamics across multiple temporal scales. This study analyzes the spatial and temporal...
The Sismo on tour project: a seismology educational initiative to promote resilience within schools in northern Italy
Available online 8 February 2026
We describe the “Sismo on Tour” experience to discuss if and to what extent educational initiatives can effectively contribute to building community resilience. In the last fifteen years a bunch of...
Storm Surges in the Arabian Gulf: Characteristics and Atmospheric Drivers
Available online 4 February 2026
Storm surges are major natural hazards that threaten coastal communities worldwide. This study examines storm surge characteristics and driving mechanisms in the Arabian Gulf using a two-dimensional...
Explainable boosting reveals threshold-based controls on flash-flood susceptibility in the Texas Hill Country, USA
Available online 1 February 2026
Flash floods constitute an escalating hazard in the Texas Hill Country, where steep topography and hydroclimatic extremes converge to produce rapid-onset disasters. In July 2025, Kerr County experienced...
Physics-Guided Deep Learning for Radar Rainfall Nowcasting in Flash-Flood Early Warning: Lead-Time Skill and an Illustrative Utility Proxy
Available online 27 January 2026
Urban flash floods can be triggered by highly localised convective storms, for which 10–60 minutes of additional warning can materially affect emergency response. We study short-lead radar rainfall...
Predicting China’s forest fire regimes at various spatial and temporal scales based on drought characteristics under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways
Available online 24 January 2026
Future climate change will lead to extreme weather events, such as droughts, which may exacerbate forest fire regimes. However, the impact of future drought characteristics on forest fire regimes has...
Investigation of an unusual extreme precipitation event in the Jaru biological reserve, Brazilian Amazonia
December 2025
This study analyzes the seasonality and magnitude of precipitation at three strategically positioned stations near Ji-Paraná in the Brazilian Amazon, aiming to assess the representativeness of data...
Data-driven ground motion model for aftershock seismic hazard assessment in the Himalayan region
December 2025
Aftershock Earthquake poses a significant risk to structures already weakened by a mainshock, potentially leading to further damage or collapse. Despite their critical impact, aftershocks are often...
Resiliency of hydraulic infrastructure designs in a climate hot-spot at the intersection of two climate zones
December 2025
Flood damages to hydraulic infrastructure leads to devastating economic losses in the Southeast Texas/Southwest Louisiana region. This area lies at the cusp of the humid southeastern US and the more...
Assessment of three satellite precipitation products for hydrological studies in a data-scarce context: Ouarzazate basin, southern Morocco
December 2025
Arid and semi-arid regions, such as southern Morocco, face challenges due to limited precipitation data availability, posing significant obstacles for climate and hydrological studies. To bridge this...
Magnitude estimation based on relative power in MEMS-based earthquake early warning system
December 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...
Future changes in rainy seasons in the Upper Blue Nile Basin: Impacts on agriculture and water resources
December 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...
2024 Brazil floods: Mapping the extent and impacts in Eastern Rio Grande do Sul using geospatial techniques
December 2025
The May 2024 flood event in Porto Alegre, Brazil, marked one of the most severe hydrological disasters in the region's history. This study provides a high-resolution flood inundation assessment by integrating...
State, market, or community? Exploring public perceptions of disaster management strategies
December 2025
Effective disaster management strategies are essential for strengthening community resilience and reducing risks, particularly as climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of natural hazards....
Geometry and late Quaternary slip rate of the Tuolai Shan-Hala Hu segment of the Haiyuan fault, northeastern Tibetan Plateau
December 2025
The location and long-term slip rate of active faults are key to elucidating regional deformation distribution and seismicity. The Haiyuan fault zone is an important left-lateral strike-slip fault zone...
Simulation and observation of tropical cyclone Sitrang: A comparative study using WRF-ARW model and geostationary satellite imagery
December 2025
Tropical Cyclones pose significant threats to coastal regions, necessitating precise prediction and monitoring for effective disaster management. This study represents a comparative analysis of simulated...
Preliminary analysis of the July 30, 2024, Wayanad landslide disaster in India: Causes and impacts
December 2025
In recent years, with the increasingly pronounced trend of global climate warming, extreme weather events have become more frequent and intense, leading to a significant rise in the occurrence of natural...
Exploring the dynamics of extreme rainfall in the Cauvery river basin, Southern India: Spatio-temporal insights and adaptive strategies
December 2025
Understanding the complexity of severe climatic events holds immense significance for policymakers and local communities in the Indian subcontinent, which is heavily reliant on agriculture. This study...
Assessing coastal exposure to Sea Level Rise: A coupled approach of qualitative modeling and spatial autocorrelation analysis
December 2025
Coastal areas are essential for maintaining diverse ecosystems and providing key resources for human populations. However, Climate Change (CC) is a major driver of Sea Level Rise (SLR), manifesting...
Debris flow characteristics investigation and trend prediction of Mocao Gully in Huidong Country, Sichuan Province, China
December 2025
In June 2017, heavy rainfall triggered a debris flow disaster in Mocao Gully, Huidong County, Liangshan Prefecture. This event resulted in casualties, with 10–29 people killed or missing, and over 30...
Report on the 2024 annual academic conference of the committee on earthquake hazard chain, Seismological Society of China,6–9 December 2024, Shanghai, China
December 2025
The 2024 Annual Academic Conference of the Committee on Earthquake Hazard Chain, Seismological Society of China was successfully convened at Tongji University in Shanghai from December 6 to 9, 2024....
Unraveling the causes and impacts of increasing flood disasters in the kathmandu valley: Lessons from the unprecedented September 2024 floods
December 2025
Understanding the underlying causes of flood disasters is essential not only for developing effective flood management strategies but also for evaluating past policies and mitigation efforts. This study...
A GIS-based flood hazard mapping in the Alsen St./Irma Lee Community Village in the Louisiana state of USA
December 2025
Flooding poses a significant threat to the Alsen St/Irma Lee Community Village in East Baton Rouge Parish, driven by its low-lying terrain, complex hydrological dynamics, and inadequate drainage systems....
Multi-breach GLOF hazard and exposure analysis of Birendra Lake in the Manaslu Region of Nepal
December 2025
Recent climate change has resulted in the shrinkage of glaciers and the expansion of the glacial lakes in the Himalayas, thereby increasing the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). GLOFs from...