Understanding Morocco’s recent earthquake: 5 questions answered
On the evening of September 8th, Morocco experienced a significant seismic event with a magnitude of 6.8. The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 70 km from Marrakech and resulted in substantial damage to both buildings and infrastructure, with...How an ‘atmospheric river’ led to the disastrous isolation of the port of Vancouver
Atmospheric rivers will become larger and more severe with climate change. The 2021 events in British-Colombia and on Vancouver port can enlighten us on how infrastructure can adapt to new climate risks.
Haiti Earthquake in 2021: Could it have been anticipated?
The major Haiti earthquake 2021 occured only 11 years after the previous one. Learn about how such an event was possible? Is there a link between the two events? How can one estimate the current risk on a site?
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When humans create earthquakes
Human activities impact the climate, but can they have an impact on seismicity? The induced seismicity is not limited to already seismically active areas. It can also change our short-term view on the earthquake risk.