Natural hazards articles from across Nature Portfolio

Accounting for the rheology of Earth’s mantle calls for a re-evaluation of the seismic and tsunami hazard posed by subduction zones, especially in the Lesser Antilles.

The focus of flood adaptation measures has shifted over recent decades from structural modifications towards community-centred and nature-based solutions, according to a global synthesis and classification of adaptation measures.

Very short-lived convective dust events in urban areas are not always captured by traditional air quality monitoring in the USA; finer temporal scale measurements are needed to avoid health risks being overlooked

Lara (16, Turkey) asks Professor Le Pourhiet how faults evolve into plate boundaries.

Accounting for the rheology of Earth’s mantle calls for a re-evaluation of the seismic and tsunami hazard posed by subduction zones, especially in the Lesser Antilles.

Small lakes in mountain regions hold significant potential to wreak havoc as a result of sudden drainage. This Comment argues that the risks can be managed within existing disaster reduction frameworks, but must be acknowledged and monitored.

Small islands provide early warning signals of climate- and disaster-driven impacts, while serving as real-world testbeds in which to develop adaptation strategies for continental water-supply infrastructure. This island-based approach could also be applicable to other critical infrastructure sectors on the mainland.

We reveal the hidden geography of poverty in African cities by combining survey data, geospatial data and machine-learning algorithms to develop high-resolution maps of slums that show where services are lacking and inequality is rising. These insights should help to guide investment and interventions.