Natural Disaster Impact Reduction

The primary issues are the prediction of natural hazards and the mitigation of natural disasters in order to minimize the loss of human life, reduce property damages, and identify the processes and mechanisms of recovery in natural ecosystems. The focal points for research are earthquakes, volcanoes, severe weather, and flooding.

The key research topics are:

1. The fundamental controls on major natural hazards
2. Prediction
3. Mitigation of disasters
4. Warning systems
5. The socio-economic forces that promote reduction of natural disasters
6. Integrated risk assessment