Tsunami Triggers Tidal Waves in Japan
Yesterday, an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale rattled the coast of Japan in […]
Learning from Japan
I was interviewed for the “Marketplace” program of National Public Radio on the topic of business […]
The Big Truck That Went By
This book is a first-rate account of Haiti’s recent history, including the January 2010 earthquake, […]
Thinking the Unthinkable (But Highly Plausible)
When we think of earthquake risks, we tend to think of the San Andreas fault […]
San Andreas, The Movie
It’s the week-end and time for a (not-so-relaxing) movie. San Andreas is expected to be a […]
Anniversary of the Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami, also known as the […]
The New Normal
Not everyone is persuaded that our current crazy weather patterns are the result of climate […]
Ready for All Risks
This week, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Canada, with its epicenter at Ottawa, Canada’s capital […]
Banking on Tennessee
On page 140 of Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best: Disaster Preparedness and […]
Californians Get a Wake-Up Call
On April 4, a 6.9 earthquake struck Baja California, Mexico, causing high-rise buildings in San […]