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New Framework Enhances Disaster Preparedness for Extreme Weather

7/13/2025

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A groundbreaking framework has been created to forecast cascading hazards like landslides and floods triggered by extreme weather events, including hurricanes. Spearheaded by Brian Yanites at Indiana University, this research seeks to enhance disaster response and resilience, empowering communities and the insurance sector to better prepare for looming threats.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking framework has been created to forecast cascading hazards like landslides and floods triggered by extreme weather events, including hurricanes. Spearheaded by Brian Yanites at Indiana University, this research seeks to enhance disaster response and resilience, empowering communities and the insurance sector to better prepare for looming threats.