Tag: Disaster risk
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Space-based observations reshape how scientists see tsunami wave behavior
Space satellites bring a new perspective to tsunami science For decades, scientists studied tsunamis through coastal measurements and ship-borne sensors. Recent advances in space-based observation, however, are transforming the way we understand how tsunami waves travel across oceans. By tracking sea-surface height, wave patterns, and their interactions from space, researchers are uncovering a more intricate…
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Thailand’s Year of Environmental Upheaval: 2025 in Focus
Overview: A Year Under Environmental Strain Thailand’s 2025 calendar will be remembered as a turning point in the nation’s relationship with the environment. A convergence of polluted rivers, hazardous air quality, seismic disturbances, and climate-driven disasters highlighted vulnerabilities across urban and rural communities. The year also underscored regional dynamics, from cross-border pollution concerns to the…
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Philippines to Repay ADB Insurance Reform Loan Through 2040
Overview The Philippines will repay its latest loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over a 20-year period, extending through 2040. The funding supports broad insurance sector reforms intended to expand coverage, improve regulation, and strengthen financial resilience for Filipino families. The agreement was signed on Nov. 6 by authorities from the country’s financial leadership,…
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Philippines Disaster Risk: Turning Vulnerability into Resilience
Understanding the Risk: Why the Philippines Tops the World Risk Index The World Risk Index 2025 places the Philippines at the top of the global risk list, a stark reminder that vulnerability is shaped not only by hazards but also by geography, population patterns, and governance. With more than 7,000 islands, the country endures an…