Japan’s unfavorable geographic position along the Pacific Ring of Fire means that the country is subject to experience a lot of earthquakes, making tsunamis a real and ever-present threat to its people. A new, AI-powered tool developed by the world’s fastest supercomputer may … [Read more...] about AI-powered tool can predict tsunami flooding in real time
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This entrepreneur did something incredible after Nepal’s devastating earthquake
On April 25, 2015, a devastating, 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the central region of Nepal along the foothills of the Himalayas. Nearly 9,000 people were killed and approximately 22,000 injured. Over 700,000 homes were damaged. Three-and-a-half million were left homeless. … [Read more...] about This entrepreneur did something incredible after Nepal’s devastating earthquake
Kathmandu’s earthquake wreckage reveals signs of shift toward safer construction
While rescue efforts continue in the Kathmandu region, a much-needed conversation about local building codes and practices is beginning to emerge through the rubbles into the light. Volunteer experts who traveled to Nepal to assess the situation speak of positive signs that … [Read more...] about Kathmandu’s earthquake wreckage reveals signs of shift toward safer construction
