by Admin | Oct 27, 2014 | Natural Disasters
A group of engineers studying at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) recently presented the preliminary results of their research on “ground improvement” strategies meant to guard against earthquakes in areas with wet, unstable soil. The project, which...
by Admin | Oct 23, 2014 | Natural Disasters
For several decades, scientists have been developing a theory: 500 years ago, an earthquake in Alaska triggered a massive tsunami that hit Hawaii with waves up to 30 feet high—three times the size of the largest recorded tsunami in the state's history.A...
by Admin | Oct 22, 2014 | Natural Disasters
Awareness of the risks facing coastal properties from storm surges has increased dramatically in the last few years, largely as a result of a handful of high-profile storms. Claims Journal interviewed local residents and insurance industry stakeholders for a look back...
by Admin | Sep 19, 2014 | Natural Disasters
By the time you know that a natural disaster is bearing down on your home or office, there isn't usually much time left to prepare. That's why the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging Americans to participate in a...
by Admin | Sep 10, 2014 | Natural Disasters
On Monday, September 8, the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for communities in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada and California. In an advisory note, the agency said conditions presented a "life-threatening situation." By the following...
by Admin | Sep 2, 2014 | Natural Disasters
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in Napa County, California early in the morning on Sunday, August 24. Citing the U.S. Geological Survey, the Los Angeles Times reported that it was the strongest earthquake to hit the Bay Area in almost 25 years. In addition to...
