Probability of Aleutians mega-earthquake estimated
Researchers estimate the probability of a magnitude 9+ earthquake in the Aleutian Islands—an event with sufficient power to create a mega-tsunami especially threatening to Hawaiʻi.
UH managed Pacific Disaster Center aids fight against Zika
UH will continue to serve as managing partner of the Pacific Disaster Center
Disaster preparedness the focus of Pacific Risk Management ʻOhana conference
Disaster preparedness, response and recovery, climate adaptation and more at the2016 PRiMO Conference.
Helping Hawaiʻi prepare for coastal hazards aim of NOAA grant
NOAA awards UH Sea Grant College Program $845,160 grant to help Hawaiʻi communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change
UH hosts the Sultan of Tidore
The Sultan of Ternate, His Excellency Husain Syiah, visited the UH Mānoa campus and met with Hawaii scientists and emergency managers.
Novel tsunami detection network uses navigation systems on commercial ships
Scientists are using commercial ships operating in the North Pacific to construct a network of low-cost tsunami sensors to augment existing detection systems.
Students form first campus community emergency team
Disaster preparedness and emergency management students are certified as first-ever UH Community Emergency Response Team.
Lessons from Katrina and implications for Hawaiʻi focus of upcoming event
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, expert panelists from a variety of disciplines discuss lessons learned and their implications in Hawaiʻi.
Moving America Forward award presented to the Pacific Disaster Center
Pacific Disaster Center receives national television recognition.
Resiliency of Puna community after Iselle and lava flow focus of UH Hilo research
Preliminary results of UH Hilo study show different neighborhoods have different infrastructures in place to help people cope with natural disasters.
