Disaster Early Warning Systems

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Monitoring H1N1 Swine Flu

Outbreaks of a new H1N1 strain of influenza virus have prompted the World Health Organization to declare the event a public health emergency of international concern.

Nothing can stop the destruction caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, droughts or famines, but a range of early warning systems are helping people everywhere prepare for these natural hazards.

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Drought Information System Offers Early Warning, Knowledge

Famine Early Warning System Can Predict Food Shortages

U.S. Agency to Help Chile Develop Volcano Early Warning System

Tsunami, Earthquake Detection Improved Since 2004 Disaster

U.S. Agencies Help Indonesia Build Tsunami Warning Capability

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Tsunami Early Warning System: Protection Against Disaster

Tsunamis cannot be prevented, but their impact can be mitigated through community preparedness, timely warnings and effective response.

World Regions

East Asia & the Pacific

U.S. engagement with the nations of East Asia and the Pacific.

The Americas

U.S. engagement with the nations of the Americas.

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Climate Change Today

Farmers, coastal dwellers, emergency planners and officials are experiencing the effects of changing climate — rising air and sea temperatures, melting arctic ice, lower crop yields, dwindling forests and intense hurricanes.

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In Depth

Monitoring H1N1 Swine Flu

Nothing can stop the destruction caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, droughts or famines, but a range of early warning systems are helping people everywhere prepare for these natural hazards.

Articles

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World Regions

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