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"Images from what remains of the town of Shintona in Miyagi prefecture, one of the areas worst affected by the Tsunami. Please read the accompanying article by reporter Jonathan Watts - guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/13/japan-earthquake-tsunami-miyagi-destruction. For more see guardian.co.uk/world/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami for more info"

"Soufriere Hills erupted 75 times in a single month in 1997 and is still one of the most active volcanoes in the world"

probably the best Volcano site in the world

"What are the world's riskiest cities when it comes to natural disasters? A reinsurance company set out to assess 616 cities around the world for their risk of earthquake, hurricanes and cyclones, storm surge, river flooding and tsunami. Here are "

Today, there are more people at risk from natural hazards than ever before, with those in developing countries particularly at risk. Whilst achieving the correct response to such disasters is critical, so too is forecasting events and planning to minimise their impact. The field of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) plays a critical role in this process, and this report seeks to draw on the excellent work already being done on DRR around the world. The project has been guided by a group of experts from a range of disciplines, and was informed by the best current research across the physical sciences, health, social sciences and economics. Its findings will help UK and international policy-makers navigate a challenging and uncertain future. Download the report or the executive summary below.  You can find all supporting evidence and documentation here.

"A powerful earthquake struck the steep hills of China's south-western Sichuan province on Saturday , leaving at least 156 people dead and more than 2,600 injured, nearly five years after a devastating quake wreaked widespread damage across the region."