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The tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean region in 2004 was not the first of its size, indicates research from two groups.

Researchers have mapped climate change hotspots around the globe, focusing on specific hazards including floods, cyclones and droughts.

Adverse wind conditions due to global warming will reduce the frequency of tropical cyclones, but may form stronger ones, researchers warn.

Scientists have mapped the areas most likely to experience aftershocks from the Sichuan earthquake in China.

South Asian nations have agreed on a three-year plan to lessen climate change impacts in the region.

Reconstruction efforts in China's quake-hit regions will only be sustained with strategic scientific and environmental evaluation, warn experts.

In the aftermath of Sichuan earthquake, Chinese scientists are calling for enhanced earthquake prediction.

The United States is sharing its forecast technology with India to improve target prediction of cyclones whipping up in the Bay of Bengal.

According to the UN, destruction of mangroves in Myanmar contributed heavily to the damaged caused by cyclone Nargis last week.

The Sichuan earthquake has highlighted the importance of open, accurate and authoritative information in disaster response, say experts.

An inadequate response to early warnings and destruction of mangrove forests worsened the devastation of cyclone Nargis, say experts.

Stress and depression in Sri Lankan mothers after the 2004 Asian tsunami can be lessened by good familial and social ties, say researchers.

A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.

A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 25 February–12 March 2008.

A round up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–17 February 2008.

Peruvian volcanologists have created a map of the Misti volcano's risk areas to warn people who live in the villages on its slopes.

Algeria and China signed an agreement last week to collaborate in agricultural science and desertification.

Recent talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen have yielded a variety of science and technology cooperation plans.

The United Nations has launched a training programme to help Asian countries plan for and manage floods.

Researchers have found that deforestation in developing countries is leading to more severe and frequent flooding.