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Rapid Sea Level Rise in the Arctic Ocean May Alter Views of Human Migration
Scientists have found new evidence that the Bering Strait near Alaska flooded into the Arctic Ocean about 11,000 years ago, about 1,000 years earlier than widely believed, closing off the land bridge thought to be the major route for human migration from Asia to the Americas. view more (2006-10-12)
Century of data shows intensification of water cycle but no increase in storms or floods
A review of the findings from more than 100 peer-reviewed studies shows that although many aspects of the global water cycle have intensified, including precipitation and evaporation, this trend has not consistently resulted in an increase in the frequency or intensity of tropical storms or floods over the past century. view more (2006-03-16)
More fires, droughts and floods predicted
As temperatures rise with global warming, an increased risk of forest fires, droughts and flooding is predicted for the next 200 years by climate scientists from the University of Bristol, UK. view more (2006-08-15)
New climate research reveals growing risk of water shortages and flooding in California
If the world continues to burn greenhouse gases, California may have an increased risk of winter floods and summer water shortages, even within the same year. This scenario may be more severe in future El Ni√ħo years. view more (2006-02-08)
Scientists use new techniques to narrow down impact of global warming on specific regions
People will soon be able to find out how vulnerable their own local area is to global warming, thanks to new techniques developed by scientists. view more (2005-11-28)
Hurricanes and the US Gulf Coast
The American Geophysical Union today published the report of a Conference of Experts, intended to guide policy makers charged with rebuilding areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. view more (2006-06-20)
Advance Warning of Storms and Cyclones with New Technique
The catastrophic flooding in Jakarta in February this year could have been predicted nearly 3 weeks in advance with a new technique being developed by Dr Matt Wheeler and colleagues at the Bureau of Meteorology Research Centre in Australia. The flooding was caused by large waves of air and clouds, so called Madden-Julian Oscillations (MJOs).... view more... (2002-06-02)
Believe it or not, more rain would benefit New Orleans, ecologist says
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina - probably the greatest natural disaster in U.S. history - a leading ecologist says that one of the best things that could happen to New Orleans and the rest of southern Louisiana and Mississippi would be more rain. view more (2005-09-19)
New space observations poised to save lives from floods, landslides
Using NASA's advanced Earth-observing satellites, scientists have discovered a new opportunity to build early detection systems that might protect thousands from floods and landslides. view more (2006-05-25)
Species unique to tidal marshes face threats
Tidal marshes cover only about 45,000 square kilometers worldwide-about the area of Denmark. In comparison with other habitats, tidal marshes support few nonaquatic vertebrate species, but their unique characteristics have led to the evolution of species and subspecies that are endemic (found nowhere else). view more (2006-08-01)
Hazard mitigation can save money
An ounce of prevention may actually be worth a pound of cure, especially if the actions taken are to reduce losses from natural hazards, such as tornados, hurricanes or flooding, according to a Penn State researcher. view more (2006-01-23)
"Extreme rainfall" incidents increasing in parts of UK
Extreme rainfall events-those likely to lead to flooding-have become more frequent and intense over a 40-year period in parts of Britain, particularly in Scotland and the North of England. view more (2006-09-05)
Sea Grant warns of dumping seafood
In its latest outreach campaign, MIT Sea Grant has developed an educational pamphlet to encourage people not to release or dump live and fresh seafood and seafood waste into the wild. view more (2006-06-22)
Scientific work to predict flooding events
New high-speed computing techniques are being used to improve the accuracy and reliability of current flooding prediction methods. The work is being funded by the Swindon-based Engineering and Physical Sciences Research council. It's being carried out by Professors Pender and Bevan at Heriot-Watt and Lancaster Universities. The project will... view more... (2002-02-04)
Is Britain flooding more than before?
Are river floods becoming more common? Are they bigger than they used to be? According to the results of a study to be published online today in Journal of Quaternary Science, researchers from the University of Wales in Aberystwyth demonstrate that Britain is now flooding more than in the past due to deforestation. Accurate instrumental records of... view more... (2003-02-25)
Major flooding risk could span decades after Chinese earthquake
Up to 20 million people, thousands of whom are already displaced from their homes following the devastating Chinese earthquake, are at increased risk from flooding and major power shortages in the massive Sichuan Basin over the next few decades and possibly centuries. view more (2008-09-05)
Predicting where flooding will occur in the West
For many areas of the West, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) overestimate the amount of land area within the 100-year floodplain. view more (2005-10-03)
New flood-tolerant rice offers relief for world's poorest farmers
A gene that enables rice to survive complete submergence has been identified by a team of researchers at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines and at the University of California's Davis and Riverside campuses. view more (2006-08-10)
Rural America more prepared for disaster — also more vulnerable
From winter storms, to earthquakes, to terrorism — when a disaster strikes a community, who fares better, a rural community or an urban one? A new study at the University of Illinois attempts to understand the differences in how rural and urban citizens across the US respond to disaster. view more (2007-01-15)
Amazon Basin sediment accumulation influenced by La Ni'ħa
Enormous quantities of sediment are deposited in the flood-plains traversed by the Amazon and its tributaries in times of flooding. Scientists have hitherto considered the sedimentation rate to be generally constant with time. Research conducted jointly by the IRD, the Universities of Washington1 and California2 and the Bolivian National... view more... (2003-11-21)
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