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Earth science can help inform and design strategies to cope with natural disasters or climate change. The use of system models also help explain the Earth's past and possible future behaviour.

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Opinions and Analysis

Everyone must be involved in earthquake planning

Everyone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.

19 May 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

Global Earthquake Model merits support

The Global Earthquake Model is based on a sound foundation and deserves widespread support, says an editorial in Nature Geoscience.

29 December 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature Geoscience

Forecasting investment can prevent cyclone destruction

15 August 2008 | EN
Source: Nature Geoscience


News and Features

Uniting drylands research could halt looming crisis

Scientists have urged the UN's desertification convention to unite research on land degradation and so convince policymakers to take action.

28 September 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Global warming could increase negative effects of El Niño

Global warming may affect the central Pacific El Niño, increasing its occurrence and leading to severe droughts in India.

25 September 2009 | EN