Natural Disasters

News about UB’s research and advocacy in extreme events and disaster response. (see all topics)

UB to receive $1.6 million to add new tech to precast concrete
5/5/23
The award is part of UB joining a Tier 1 University Transportation Center to enhance nation’s transportation infrastructure.
Volcanic risk areas may be larger than previously thought, UB-led research in Death Valley suggests
1/6/23
Findings from a study, led by UB geologist Greg Valentine, could lead to policy changes that help save lives and infrastructure.
As coral reefs face threats, UB scientists study the future of soft corals
9/13/22
Mary Alice Coffroth and Howard Lasker are among researchers whose work is shedding light on how climate change may shape reefs.
Two UB faculty receive NSF funding to study social media in disaster response
11/29/21
The interdisciplinary project will focus on how Twitter users describe their locations during disasters.
Let’s talk about the 1,800-plus ‘young’ volcanoes in the U.S. Southwest
11/3/21
A study presents a broad survey of monogenetic volcanoes younger than 2.58 million years in the U.S. Southwest.
Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall is erupting. This UB expert helps predict where lava may go
4/21/21
Mattia de’ Michieli Vitturi, a geology faculty member and a mathematician, uses computational modeling to help officials in Iceland understand where lava may flow.
UB builds massive outdoor drone testing facility
11/20/20
Located on North Campus, the enclosed structure will enable professors, students and external partners to work in a safe, controlled environment.
Solar still research gets $1.4 million boost from Army
10/26/20
A UB-led team is developing a sun-powered water purifier that could provide drinking water in resource-scarce environments.
Three UB researchers receive National Science Foundation CAREER awards
9/28/20
From the science of taste to transistor technology to understanding plate tectonics and volcanoes, the funded projects will address issues of societal importance.
Media Advisory: Public forum on racial equity and anti-racism
7/10/20
A live, online public forum on racial equity and anti-racism will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. July 14. The forum is being organized by the Community Health Equity Research Institute of the University at Buffalo and the Buffalo Center for Health Equity.

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