This article builds on previous work that has sought to link assemblage theory with the study
of disaster risk. Specifically, we propose that the existing idea of a 'disaster risk management …

Volcano disaster mitigation is a priority in Indonesia's national development plan due to the
large number of active volcanoes, high frequency of eruptions and dense population within …

The past ten years have seen a substantial increase in research on climate change
adaptation, but a large gap remains between adaptation research and action. Adaptation …

The science associated with assessing natural hazard phenomena and the risks they pose
contains many layers of complex and interacting elements, resulting in diverse sources of …

We investigated responses to the 2013 Cook Strait earthquake sequence, New Zealand.
This included two foreshocks (M5. 7 and M5. 8) and a mainshock doublet pair: M6. 5 Cook …

The presence of three active volcanoes (Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei and Ischia island) along
the coast of Naples did not contain the huge expansion of the urbanized zones around them …

This paper provides an example of how communities can adapt to extreme forms of
environmental change and uncertainty over the longer term. We analyse the interactions …

This paper draws on several recent cases to analyse the particular challenges for experts
who are called to provide scientific advice under time-critical circumstances. It uses the …

This Progress Report reviews the geographical literature concerning environmental hazards
and risk focussing particularly on areas that require and enhance interdisciplinary working …

This paper tackles two related issues in dealing with so-called “wicked” problems: the
challenge for scientists wishing to provide useful policy advice whilst maintaining scientific …