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Natural Disasters

A Second Earthquake Tests Nepal’s Resilience
By Sanjay Kumar
On May 12, a second deadly earthquake struck Nepal, derailing its recovery.

After Unimaginable Destruction and Misery, a Marshall Plan for Nepal?
By Sanjay Kumar
Nepal's path to reconstruction after it was hit with a 7.8 magnitude earthquake won't be easy.

Tragedy in Nepal
By Vishal Arora
As the death toll from the earthquake rises, survivors struggle to put their lives back together.

In Nepal Earthquake's Aftermath, India and China Respond
By Ankit Panda
Both India and China have reacted swiftly to Nepal's calls for assistance after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake on Saturday.

Nepal Hit By Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake, Death Toll Approaches 900
By Stephen Groves
On Saturday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, doing considerable damage and claiming hundreds of lives.

Natural Disasters: Preparing for the Big One
By Martin Lasater
The vulnerable Asia-Pacific needs broader engagement in disaster planning

200 Years Ago, Asia Saw the Greatest Volcanic Eruption in Human History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 was a spectacular natural event that affected the entire world.

Disaster Preparedness: A Missed Opportunity in Sendai
By Christopher Hobson
Japan hosts a disaster conference but doesn't incorporate the lessons of 2011.

4 Years Later, What Japan Can Teach the World About Disaster Preparedness
By Mina Pollmann
While hosting a UN Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan shares hard lessons from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Getting Disaster Resilience Right
By Shamshad Akhtar
In a region prone to disasters, a major conference must draw on the lessons of the past.

Aceh Ten Years After the Tsunami
By Sebastian Strangio
The region has made impressive progress on rebuilding infrastructure, but the mental scars remain.

What Can We Do to Tackle Disaster Risks in Small Island Developing States?
By Tadateru Konoe
Vulnerable to natural disasters, small islands developing states need both local and global expertise.