Natural Disasters

News about UB’s research and advocacy in extreme events and disaster response. (see all topics)

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Scientists aim to use crowdsourced data to improve flood predictions
10/8/18
With new NSF funding, researchers will work to integrate citizen science data into the National Water Model
How will climate change stress the power grid? Hint: Look at dew point temperatures
9/24/18
Study reveals new forecast model, which suggests some energy providers may be underestimating future electricity demands.
A look at how the changing climate is impacting New York State’s building stock
8/6/18
A three-year effort between UB researchers and NYSERDA has produced three reports that provide information and strategies for everyone from architects and engineers to state and federal policymakers.
Boom goes the PETN explosive… at UB’s Geohazards Field Station
7/27/18
UB runs blast tests to simulate violent phenomena that occur during volcanic eruptions, drawing scientists from all over the world.
Rough terrain? No problem for beaver-inspired autonomous robot
6/27/18
Like the state animal of New York, the rover-like vehicle uses surroundings to build complex structures, overcome obstacles.
Engineers upgrade ancient, sun-powered tech to purify water with near-perfect efficiency
5/3/18
Low-cost device — shaped like a birdhouse — could help provide drinking water to people affected by natural disasters.
Media Advisory: James Balog, global expert on climate change, to speak at UB
4/11/18
James Balog, a climate change expert and environmentalist, will speak at UB on April 12 as part of UB’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
Study to probe the history of New York State’s famed lake effect snow
2/1/18
Project will lay the foundation for understanding how lake effect snowfall could change in a warming world.
Report: Christchurch shifts from concrete to steel in post-earthquake rebuild
1/9/18
The switch may help minimize damage to buildings and enhance the city’s resilience in future earthquakes
Scientists get early look at hurricane damage to Caribbean coral reefs
12/26/17
Storms act as an interesting “natural experiment” — a rare chance for researchers to study how corals recover from disasters.