A5006998802- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Landslides and related hazards
- Infrastructure Resilience and Vulnerability Analysis
- Disaster Response and Management
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Mining and Resource Management
- Risk and Safety Analysis
- Geography Education and Pedagogy
- Geological and Geophysical Studies
- Global Health and Surgery
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Seismology and Earthquake Studies
- Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Risk Perception and Management
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Mining Techniques and Economics
- Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
Cardiff University
2023-2024
Pathwest Laboratory Medicine
2024
Center for Global Development
2023
British Geological Survey
2017-2022
Virginia Commonwealth University
2020
University of Miami
2018
King's College London
2014-2017
This paper presents a broad overview, characterization, and visualization of the interaction relationships between 21 natural hazards, drawn from six hazard groups (geophysical, hydrological, shallow Earth, atmospheric, biophysical, space hazards). A synthesis is presented identified these using an accessible visual format particularly suited to end users. Interactions considered are primarily those where primary triggers or increases probability secondary hazards occurring. In this we do...
Abstract In recent decades, a striking number of countries have suffered from consecutive disasters: events whose impacts overlap both spatially and temporally, while recovery is still under way. The risk disasters will increase due to growing exposure, the interconnectedness human society, increased frequency intensity nontectonic hazard. This paper provides an overview different types disasters, their causes, impacts. can be distinctly occurring in isolation (both temporally) other noting...
Abstract. This paper combines research and commentary to reinforce the importance of integrating hazard interactions interaction networks (cascades) into multi-hazard methodologies. We present a synthesis differences between multi-layer single-hazard approaches that integrate such interactions. suggests ignoring important environmental anthropogenic processes could distort management priorities, increase vulnerability other spatially relevant hazards or underestimate disaster risk. In this...
This paper presents a broad overview, characterisation and visualisation of the role 18 anthropogenic process types in triggering influencing 21 natural hazards, hazard interactions. Anthropogenic are defined as being intentional, non-malicious human activities. Examples include groundwater abstraction, subsurface mining, vegetation removal, chemical explosions infrastructure (loading). Here we present systematic classification types, organising them into three groups according to whether...
Abstract. Whilst the last decades have seen a clear shift in emphasis from managing natural hazards to risk, majority of natural-hazard risk research still focuses on single hazards. Internationally, there are calls for more attention multi-hazards and multi-risks. Within European Union (EU), concepts multi-hazard multi-risk assessment management taken centre stage recent years. In this perspective paper, we outline several key developments multi-(hazard-)risk decade, with particular focus...
Rapid environmental change is driving the need for complex and comprehensive scientific information that supports policies aimed at managing natural resources through international treaties, platforms, networks.One successful approach delivering such has been development of Essential Variables climate (1), oceans (2), biodiversity (3), sustainable goals (4) (ECVs, EOVs, EBVs, ESDGVs, respectively).These efforts have improved consensus on terminology, identified essential sets measurements...
This paper presents an overview and visualisation of the role geology in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).These internationally-agreed goals aim to eradicate global poverty, end unsustainable consumption patterns, facilitate sustained inclusive growth, social development, environmental protection.Through a matrix visualisation, this synthesis that relates 17 agreed SDGs 11 key aspects geology.Aspects considered are agrogeology, climate change, energy, engineering geology, geohazards,...
Abstract. Reducing disaster risk is critical to securing the ambitions of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and natural hazard scientists make a key contribution achieving this aim. Understanding Earth processes dynamics underpins analysis, which (alongside analysis other drivers) informs actions required manage reduce risk. Here we suggest how research can better contribute planning development sustainable resilient communities through improved engagement in reduction (DRR). Building on...
Engineering geology has an important role to play in sustainable development. This is due the unique perspective that engineering geologists have of interfaces between: science and engineering; natural built environments; past, present future. paper examines delivering United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demonstrates there a strong link between knowledge, skills activities delivery all 17 goals. The study includes detailed evaluation 169 SDG targets highlights key impact...
Abstract. This paper introduces a multifaceted methodology to identify and compile single natural hazards multi-hazard interrelationships within the context of data-scarce urban settings, exemplified by Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. approach integrates (i) five blended types evidence support more nuanced holistic understanding hazardscape where data are scarce (ii) 2 h practitioner stakeholder workshop with seven participants provide greater hazards, consider their impacts through co-production...
Recent decades have seen a growing availability of detailed geo-environmental data, coupled with powerful open-access software and machine-learning algorithms, driving significant advancements in natural hazard forecasting. Exploring cutting-edge techniques is essential to understanding their strengths limitations, which vary factors such as data quality, types, the complexity variable relationships. In this study, we extend application Maximum Entropy model (MaxEnt) initially applied...
The past decade has seen significant advancements in understanding multi-hazards and their associated risks, particularly identifying interrelationships between different hazards. However, the effective management of multi-hazard risks its challenges remains underexplored. This gap is partly due to relative novelty topic scarcity detailed case studies on events. To address this gap, work presents first global database events, comprising 57 in-depth cases contributed by over 150 experts...
Here we present a systematic approach to developing an urban poor-centred (multi-)hazard impact classification using multiple data source types, with application the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Marginalised communities, including poor are typically neglected from sources, despite these groups often experiencing disproportionate impacts of events and having lower capacity respond. Gaps in particularly challenging regions scarcity, where comprehensive evidence bases would support refinement...
This presentation will show preliminary results from a project looking at how the multi-hazard concept can be embedded into household preparedness plans, particularly in low-income settings. The first component of is systematic review academic literature that addressed two questions: (a) “what are components ‘good’ plan and its uptake?” (b) “to what extent multi-hazards planning research”? For each question, range keywords were...
During 2015, the international community agreed three socio-environmental global development frameworks, the: (i) Sustainable Development Goals, (ii) Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and (iii) Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Each corresponds to important interactions between environmental processes society. Here we synthesize role of geoscientists in delivery each framework, explore meaning justification increased geoscience engagement (active participation). We first...
Here we synthesise the results of three participatory workshops to explore sustainable development priorities in eastern Africa, and discuss these context Earth environmental science. The planet is a core pillar development, engagement scientists vital achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2017, British Geological Survey gathered 76 delegates from 48 organisations at Nairobi (Kenya), Lusaka (Zambia), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). Using SDGs as reference tool, participants (i)...
The UN Sustainable Development Goals highlight the myriad of socio-economic and environmental challenges occurring as a result anthropogenic chemical pollution. Urban sediments from informal settlements (slums) on Nairobi, Ngong Mathare Rivers (n = 25), were evaluated for sediment quality. Microtox bioassay identified 8 sites toxic, 9 moderately toxic non-toxic. Slum characterised by high total organic carbon Rock-Eval pyrolysis revealed bound mix raw sewage domestic refuse. Sediments...
Hypertrophic scarring is a fibroproliferative process that occurs following third-degree dermal burn injury, producing significant morbidity due to persistent pain, itching, cosmetic disfigurement, and loss of function contractures. Ablative fractional lasers have emerged clinically as fundamental or standard therapeutic modality for hypertrophic scars. Yet the examination their histopathological biochemical mechanisms tissue remodeling comparison among different laser types has been...
Abstract. Here we present an interdisciplinary approach to developing comprehensive, systematic, and evidenced visual syntheses of potential natural-hazard interactions at regional scales (or interaction frameworks). Frameworks can help with understanding the multi-hazard environment a specific spatial extent. We explain our apply this in Guatemala, frameworks for national sub-national (southern Guatemalan Highlands) extents. The are constructed populated using five evidence types relevant...
Abstract This paper introduces a methodology for characterizing the breadth of natural hazard types, interrelationships, and risk scenarios in Global South urban areas, focusing on Nairobi, Kenya, Istanbul, Türkiye. Our approach involves (a) comprehensive characterization multi‐hazards their interrelationships an setting, (b) collaborative development relevant multi‐hazard with local disaster reduction (DRR) stakeholders, (c) analysis potential integrating these into DRR efforts. Using...
Abstract. In this study, we extend the application of Maximum Entropy model (MaxEnt), traditionally applied to ecological research and less explored in natural hazard studies, a novel context by characterising multi-hazard scenario (i.e., flood-triggered sinkholes) Orléans karst region (Val d'Orléans) France. Many regions world exhibit complex landscapes where networks interrelationships (cascades) pose challenges due potential interactions between hazards different temporal spatial scales...