Tag Archives: Disaster Preparedness

View of the urban devastation caused by a catastrophic landslide in the city of Caraballeda, Vargas state, Venezuela, on December 15, 1999.
1999: The Devastating Impact of the Vargas Landslide

The 1999 Vargas Landslide in Venezuela, triggered by heavy rain, highlights the sudden, catastrophic potential of landslides, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and geological understanding

A 1970 photograph of a 30-foot-high (10 meters) lava fountain eruption from the Mauna Ulu vent of the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii.
1982: Understanding Volcanic Eruptions – The Volcanic Explosivity Index

The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) categorizes volcanic eruptions based on their explosivity, aiding in understanding their potential impact on local communities and global climate