Traditional methods of communicating how likely an area is to flood focus on designating which zones are 'high risk.' This study suggests that this framing may give developers and homeowners a false ...

As the impacts of climate change intensify, coastal regions face increasing risks from sea level rise, stronger storm surges, and more frequent flooding.

Consolidating state-of-the-art science into guidelines provides a path forward for managing induced seismicity risks and highlights avenues for future research.

As some schools announce they will be closed today (January 7), we take a look at who decides if schools should close and how ...

Last year, severe floods devastated Eastern Spain, particularly Valencia, resulting in hundreds of deaths and marking the ...

Each year, people prepare for hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other disasters that affect so many people and their ability ...

The audit by the state comptroller found that several flood doors on the Queens-Midtown and Hugh L. Carey tunnels had broken gasket seals, which could cause them to leak if deployed.

The audit accuses the MTA of having gaps in its preparations for extreme weather, with particular concerns about maintenance ...

Enacted on Dec. 20, new base flood elevation for Palm Beach Midtown may mean higher construction cost and flood insurance ...

The hospital in Erwin, Tennessee was destroyed by floodwaters, but no one died. In hindsight, why was it built next to a river?

The small hospital in the mountains was overwhelmed by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene, with staff plucked from its roof by ...

The proposed development on Blewhouse Lane in Finghall, between Bedale and Leyburn, has become a flashpoint of contention.