Natural hazards & disasters such as earthquakes, floods, wildland fires, landslides, volcanoes, etc., are natural phenomena that are characterized by the negative effects that may have on life. However, they occurrence may also have many ecological and other benefits.

SHIELD project ...

...aims to guide you in the field of natural hazards and disasters through the eye of science.

SHIELD PROJECT FINAL REPORT

	What is European Science Week? The European Science Week is an initiative of the European Commission, which is organized every year. ...read more

DO YOU KNOW THAT ...

• In every person's lifetime, at least one natural hazard will likely have some impact on their life!
• Human activities can sometimes increase the frequency of the occurrence of a natural hazard and how severe a natural hazard can become!
• European efforts and research on science and technology can become our shield towards natural hazards and disasters!

QUIZ GAME

Multiple choice questions to be answered.

	PROJECT PRESENTATION SECTION Title: "Launching an Educational Scientific Journey on Natural Hazards and Disasters - Exploring Today's Achievements, Future Challenges & Expectations with Respect to Forecast, Prevention and Mitigation" SHIELD is funded by the European Commission under the European Science Week 2004 initiative. ...read more PROJECT NEWS - EVENTS - ANNOUNCEMENTS 07/04/2005 SHIELD journey continues. Transfer of SHIELD Exhibition in Lesvos Island, Greece 14/12/2004 Great success for all SHIELD events in the 4 countries 11/10/2004 October 1st, SHIELD’s 3rd Meeting in Ankara, Turkey ...show all news

Natural Hazards & Disasters: General information

A Natural Hazard is an unexpected or uncontrollable natural event of unusual magnitude that threatens the activities of people or people themselves.

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