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The 1960 Tele-tsunami: Don’t Forget the Far Field
On May 22, 1960 the most powerful earthquake ever recorded struck approximately 100 miles off the coast of southern Chile. The 9.5 Mw event…
Earthquake’s “Lightning”
Thunder is the noise made by the phenomenon of lightning. It was only in the mid 20th Century that we learned why lightning is so noisy. Even…
An Industry Call to Action: It’s Time for India’...
The devastating Nepal earthquake on April 25, 2015 is a somber reminder that other parts of this region are highly vulnerable to earthquakes…
Exceedance 2015: In the Books
It’s been quite a week here in Miami – full of palm trees, ocean views…and catastrophe risk management. Throughout the week, our keynote…
Water, Water Everywhere: The Effect of Climate C...
Climate change has been a hot topic in Florida for quite some time. Just last week, President Obama visited the Everglades to discuss the need…
The Nepal Earthquake: What We Know So Far
Delhi, India also at high risk of earthquakes from the same collision zone The earthquake in Nepal is very much a developing story. However,…