Natural Disaster

January 26, 2023

The Santa Anita Dam: A Vital Piece of Los Angeles County’s Flood Control Infrastructure

The recent wildfires have left the mountainous regions of Los Angeles County vulnerable to intense storms and potential flooding. The destruction of vegetation by the 2020 Bobcat fire has left canyons exposed,

Natural Disaster·USA

California Earthquakes Result in Closure of Major State Park Route

Recent earthquake in California have led to the closure of Mattole Road, a heavily traveled major route through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The road has been shut down indefinitely due to a landslide caused by the earthquakes, which has caused

January 30, 2023

Growing Magma Chamber at Kolumbo Volcano Poses Potential Threat to Santorini Island

Natural Disaster·Travel·World

An international team of scientists have uncovered a previously unknown magma chamber beneath the Kolumbo, a submarine volcano located off the coast of Greece

The Volcano Responsible for the Deadliest Tragedy In The Western Hemisphere Is Active Again

Natural Disaster·News

Experts have warned about the Nevado del Ruiz volcano eruption in Colombia, as it is showing signs of increased activity. Evacuation orders have been

Natural Disaster·News

Dubai Swamped: Record Rainfall of 6.26 Inches Cripples World’s Busiest Airport

Generally, deserts have very scanty rainfall. But on April 16, 2024, Dubai, the commercial capital of UAE, was in floods. The world’s busiest air hub for international passengers, Dubai’s major International Airport

Govind Tekale

April 23, 2024

Natural Disaster·USA

Statue of Liberty Hit by Lightning Bolt and a 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Within Days

One of the most famous symbols in the world, the Statue of Liberty, had an intense start to April: in less than 48 hours, it was struck by lightning during severe storms

Karmactive Staff

April 7, 2024

Burned serpentine chaparral at McLaughlin Natural Reserve after the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex. (Image credit: Alandra Lopez)

Natural Disaster·Pollution·Science

Stanford Study Uncovers Toxic Airborne Particles Including Hazardous Metals in Post-Wildfire Soil

Wildfires, nature’s furious infernos, not only devour landscapes but also metamorphose seemingly harmless elements into airborne menaces. A recent Stanford University study, published on December 12 in Nature Communications, illuminates a startling

Govind Tekale

January 8, 2024

Tonga Geological Services, Adapted from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Climate·Natural Disaster·Science

Tonga Eruption’s Unseen Impact: How Earth’s Ozone Layer Took a Hit

On January 15, 2022, the South Pacific witnessed the explosive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH) volcano. This event was not only a geological marvel but also an atmospheric anomaly, with

Govind Tekale

November 21, 2023

Climate·Natural Disaster·USA

Red Cross Rises to 2023’s Climate Challenge: Inside the Record Year of Disasters

In 2023, the American Red Cross has been at the forefront of addressing an escalating climate emergency. The year has seen an unprecedented 23 billion-dollar disasters in the U.S., ranging from severe

Tejal Somvanshi

November 21, 2023

Climate·Natural Disaster·Science

Prescribed Fires Flicker Under Climate Change’s Shadow: Unveiling New Study Insights

The Delicate Balance of Fire Management In the realm of wildfire management, a study led by UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain brings to light the subtle yet significant impact of climate change

Govind Tekale

October 12, 2023

Architecture·Design·Natural Disaster

Shigeru Ban’s Paper Tube Structures Offer Quick Homes to Those Affected by Disasters!

In the wake of the 2023 Morocco Earthquake, a canvas of destruction was painted across Marrakech, yet amidst the debris, a beacon of innovative and sustainable architectural solutions emerged, courtesy of Shigeru

Rahul Somvanshi

October 11, 2023

Natural Disaster·Robotics

Elevating Disaster Response Globally with Freefly and Doodle Labs’ Astro Drone

In the bustling city of Anaheim, California, a significant partnership was unveiled between Doodle Labs and Freefly Systems, two giants in the drone and communication technology sectors. The collaboration, spotlighted at the

Karmactive Team

October 8, 2023

Mobility·Natural Disaster·Technology

Jump Aero’s JA1 Pulse Elevates Emergency Response with eVTOL Technology

Jump Aero Incorporated has unveiled the JA1 “Pulse”, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, charting a new flight path in emergency response mechanisms. This isn’t merely a machine; it’s a

Rahul Somvanshi

October 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence·Design·Natural Disaster

Solar-Powered AI: Dryad’s Pioneering Tech Predicts Wildfire Outbreaks!

A groundbreaking AI-powered wildfire detection system is introduced by Dryad Networks, revolutionizing early fire alerts. Strategically placed in forests, solar-powered sensors detect gas changes indicating potential fires. These sensors can identify fires

Rahul Somvanshi

September 3, 2023

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