Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Floods
Transforming New York City’s waterfront
New York's new coastal defences are designed to hold back future floods. But they are already transforming the city's parks, promenades, ferry terminals and public spaces
Coastal cities under threat as flood risks increase, study finds
The combination of extreme climate events, sea-level rising and land subsidence could create larger floods in coastal cities in the future
Why are the world’s driest places getting wetter?
From the Sahara to northern Pakistan and Death Valley, discover more about why some of the world's driest areas are increasingly wet
How is extreme weather impacting the US – and where is it getting worse?
From Florida to Texas, discover the US states where extreme weather – floods, droughts and high temperatures – is wreaking havoc
Sky rapids behind extreme flooding in the Middle East
Atmospheric river rapids are a little-understood phenomenon believed to be behind recent devastating rainfall in Iran
Geo explainer: Why does Afghanistan have a high risk of natural disasters?
Afghanistan is the world's second-most prone country to natural disasters. Discover which natural hazards it is threatened by and why...
A year of drought, storms and floods across East Africa
Discover the harsh reality of drought and floods in East Africa, and how communities are dealing with the aftermath.
Dubai freak rainstorm was far too big to be caused by cloud seeding
The Dubai downpour was a 'perfect storm', says scientist who worked on cloud seeding in the Gulf
Climate change affects rural women more than men
A new report shows that the effects of climate change on people living in rural areas varies depending on gender, age and wealth.
The nations successfully protecting themselves against disasters
With burgeoning populations facing ever more extreme weather patterns, mitigating the impact of natural hazards has never been more important
At least 42 dead, 85 injured and thousands displaced in Haiti floods
Heavy rain in Haiti leads to flash flooding, floods and landslides in country already facing humanitarian crisis.
Surviving the floods of South Sudan
Aid workers and the people of South Sudan fear they face further devastating flooding. Photographer Peter Caton has been documenting this unprecedented human tragedy for Action Against Hunger
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