natural disasters

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Jane McAdam has been awarded $3.1m and Gary Froyland $2.5m for their research projects.

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A long-term study led by UNSW Sydney researchers has analysed older Canberrans’ mental health during the 2019/2020 bushfires.

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Earthquakes originating underneath the ocean are often accompanied by tsunami warnings. Here’s what determines the tsunami risk.

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From fires, floods and financial ruin, disaster can strike individuals anytime. But how should their workplace respond when it does? 

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UNSW has experts available for analysis and interview on topics including the Ukraine war and the flooding events in eastern Australia.

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As climate change amplifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, evacuations are likely to become increasingly common and costly – in human and economic terms.

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The movements of communities across the world due to disaster risks are mapped by new UNSW Sydney research.

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Tackling corruption could help alleviate the scale of crises and its impact on vulnerable people, says international construction management and economics expert Professor George Ofori. 

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A new research initiative aims to reduce vulnerability in urban environments.

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Professor David Sanderson will steer investigation of the pressing issues of rapid urbanisation, including threats facing low-income urban settlements.

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