Natural Hazards
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El Niño: The Planet Enters a «Danger Zone» Through 2027
It won't subside until 2027. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has never been more certain: El Niño is expected to become…
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Green iguanas: 1.8 million culled in the Cayman Islands, and they're still there
Depuis 2018, Grand Cayman traque l’iguane vert, espèce invasive venue d’Amérique. Près de 1,8 million d’animaux ont été abattus, la…
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Rain and thunderstorms: Martinique is under a yellow alert
It looks like it will be a busy weekend in the skies over Martinique. The prefecture has announced that the island is under a yellow alert for «strong…
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How should you respond to different hurricane warnings?
From June through November, Martinique is at risk of hurricanes. To remind everyone of the proper precautions to take, here’s a video…
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Earthquake Risk in Martinique: An Underestimated Risk?
Parmi les risques naturels, le risque sismique est probablement l’un des plus sous-estimés en Martinique. Et les conséquences d’une mauvaise…
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Martinique Faces the First Measurable Effects of Climate Change
For the first time, France has compiled in a single report the main observed impacts of climate change on…
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Hurricane Season: The Prefecture Prepares Its Teams
La saison des cyclones arrive en Martinique et il faut s’y préparer ! La préfecture organisait justement cette semaine une réunion…
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Natural Hazards: From Mapping to Monitoring, Martinique Strengthens Its Prevention Efforts
Cartographier les zones exposées, actualiser les plans de prévention, mieux informer les habitants et renforcer la surveillance : en Martinique,…
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Martinique: Coastal retreat is now being planned with a 100-year time horizon
What will Martinica’s coastal areas look like in 30, 50, or 100 years? This question is gradually coming to the forefront of…
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Martinique's Volcanic and Seismological Observatory Opens Its Doors
« Venez découvrir l’Observatoire Volcanologique et Sismologique de Martinique ! », lancent les responsables de l’observatoire. C’est l’occasion de découvrir le travail…
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