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Earthquakes and extreme rainfall lead to a significant increase in the rates of landslides in Nepal
Researchers from the University of Plymouth have explored how extreme rainfall and earthquakes can induce landslide rates above and beyond those seen during a normal Himalaya monsoon season
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Project aims to enhance the potential to forecast landslides
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-enhance-the-potential-to-forecast-landslides
University of Plymouth news: The EXCESS project aims to begin addressing the issue of variations in landsliding through time, and will go some way to providing the type of information that could ultimately save thousands of lives
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National award highlights University’s commitment to gender equality
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/national-award-highlights-universitys-commitment-to-gender-equality
University of Plymouth news: The University has been recognised for its dedication to gender equality with a Silver Athena Swan Award.
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Documentary aims to reveal the human side of earthquake science
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/documentary-aims-to-reveal-the-human-side-of-earthquake-science
The 60-minute documentary Pseudotachylyte, by Associate Professor in Photography Heidi Morstang, focuses on a University of Plymouth research project examining the mechanisms which cause earthquake cycles to begin up to 40km below the earth’s surface.
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Projects use citizen science to assess impacts of climate change
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/projects-use-citizen-science-to-assess-impacts-of-climate-change
University of Plymouth news: Innovative research projects from the University of Plymouth will use citizen science as a means of monitoring the effects of climate change
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Academic helps to coordinate national programme of geohazard science and activities
Dr Irene Manzella, Lecturer in Engineering Geology and Geohazards at the University of Plymouth, has been nominated by the Geological Society as a deputy theme leader for its forthcoming work around Geohazards, Geoengineering and Georesilience.
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5G interactive microscope labs enable students to get up close with science
University of Plymouth news: Europe’s first 5G interactive microscope labs, created in partnership with Nikon Industrial Metrology Business Unit and Ostec Instruments, are transforming the learning experience for students across a range of science courses
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Volcanic eruptions drove severe mass extinction, say scientists
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/volcanic-eruptions-drove-severe-mass-extinction
New research involving the University of Plymouth examined the effects of volcanism on ocean chemistry during a period of extreme environmental change around 450 million years ago.
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University becomes part of international hub helping communities at risk from natural disasters
Scientists from the University of Plymouth are working as part of the new £20million UKRI GCRF Multi-hazard Urban Disaster Risk Transitions Hub, which is aimed at reducing disaster risk for the poor in tomorrow’s cities
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Video game to help islanders understand volcano's power
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/helping-islanders-understand-volcanos-destructive-power
Plymouth University news: The inhabitants of a Caribbean island will soon be able to learn more about the volcano which towers over their homes thanks to a video game created at Plymouth University
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