Month: December 2017

Scientists Develop Tool Which Can Predict Coastal Erosion and Recovery in Extreme Storms

15/12/2017

The damage caused to beaches by extreme storms on exposed energetic coastlines and the rate at which they recover can now be accurately predicted thanks to new research led by the University of Plymouth. Working with the University of New South Wales, scientists have developed a computer model which uses past wave observations and beach … More Scientists Develop Tool Which Can Predict Coastal Erosion and Recovery in Extreme Storms

Hundreds Evacuated in Northern Italy Floods

12/12/2017

Severe weather including snow, rain and freezing temperatures has affected much of Italy since Monday 11 December, causing The River Enza in the town of own of Lentigione, Italy, to burst its banks on Tuesday 12 December, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate. Two of the worst hit areas were the towns of Lentigione and Brescello, in … More Hundreds Evacuated in Northern Italy Floods

NATO Allies and Partners Help Albania Cope With Flood Disaster

05/12/2017

NATO Allies and partners began this week helping Albania cope with the most severe rainfalls ever recorded in the country. Albania requested assistance from the NATO’s Euro Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) on 4 December, following the onset of heavy rainfalls in central and southern parts of the country. According to the Albanian authorities, … More NATO Allies and Partners Help Albania Cope With Flood Disaster