A recent swarm of small shallow earthquakes in Mexico City in 2019 and 2023 caused surprisingly strong ground shaking, prompting researchers to wonder how shaking from a moderate sized earthquake might impact buildings across the city.
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As Next Hurricane Season Nears, Rice Study Explores Impacts of 2024’s Storms
When major storms hit Houston last spring and summer, losing power was a nightmare for residents, but for many, the financial fallout was just as devastating.
New Study Shows how Climate Change Affects Rain and Floods
Rain and floods occur on different time scales - hours or days.
Glacial Losses in the Swiss Alps
Spanning more than 1,000 kilometers across eight European countries, the Alps are among the planet’s largest and highest mountain ranges.
Study Finds Cities That Conducted Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories Moved Needle Toward Reduction
For years, cities have been taking on efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
African Solar Installations Headed for Banner Year
African solar installations are projected to grow by 42 percent this year, according to an industry group.