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Understanding Extremes – The Research Training Group NatRiskChange develops methods for the analysis and quantification of natural hazards and risks in a changing world
Changing conditions, such as global warming and land use, can strongly influence the occurrence of natural hazards and the risk they pose. “It is the... more
Using AR Glasses to Get a Better View - Gerold Zeilinger wants to use augmented reality to make landscape planning decisions easier
“Many people cannot imagine complex objects in space when they see them on a flat plan or map. If, for example, a wind turbine is to be erected or a... more
Risk management of floods and droughts depends on event magnitude
How effective and sustainable is risk management of flood and drought events worldwide? Empirical data show that this obviously depends on the event... more
When Heavy Rainfall Turns into Flash Floods – Hydrology research group examines the hazards of flash floods for cities
In July 2021, there were devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall with 180 deaths and immense economic damages in Rhineland-Palatine and... more
How Secure is Safe?! – A Germany-wide project examines how to organize safety in urban neighborhoods
Quiet suburb, hip inner city, quaint small town, multicultural urban neighborhood – for every lifestyle there is a suitable place. Why do we feel safe... more
Solid Relationships – Research cooperation between Potsdam and Argentina expanding
The Andes are an Eldorado for geoscientists: The South American mountain range is one of the earth’s youngest and most active ranges, making it one of... more
Tales as Old as the Hills
Geoscientist Oliver Korup Explores Natural Hazards If earthquakes, landslides, floods and debris avalanches cannot be prevented, then people in the affected regions want to know at least how often such... more