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19/09/2023

Experience and Lessons on Seismic Retrofitting of Masonry Buildings – Nepal

GeoDRR News. A lecture by Ramesh Guragain, PhD, entitled: ‘Experience and Lessons on Seismic Retrofitting of Masonry Buildings in Nepal’ organised by the UNESCO Chair in […]
09/09/2023

Greece Devastated by Heavy Storms and Widespread Floods

GeoDRR news. “Greece Devastated by Heavy Storms and Widespread Floods. Greece is currently grappling with the devastating impact of severe storms and extensive flooding. In recent […]
09/09/2023

Morocco earthquake – live: Race to find survivors as death toll tops 2,901

GeoDRR news. “Morocco (Northwest Africa) earthquake – live: At least 632 (more than 2,100 killed, upd. 11.09.) dead after late night magnitude 7.2 tremor strikes near […]
08/09/2023

Remnants of Typhoon Haikui cause floods in south-eastern China

GeoDRR news. “BEIJING – Intense rain from the remnants of Typhoon Haikui lashed south-eastern China early on Wednesday, causing flooding and forcing cities in Fujian province […]
04/09/2023

Geomatics Disaster Risk Reduction news

Geomatics Disaster Risk Reduction news. The text of the statement below has been validated by the Director of the Study Collegium and the Vice-Rector for Science […]
01/09/2023

Typhoon Saola still strong as it nears China, Hong Kong – September 1, 2023

GeoDRR news. Two typhoons have formed over the north-eastern part of the South China Sea ‘Saola’ and further east typhoon ‘Haikui’. Wind speeds can reach up […]