Lessons on resilience from a year of global earthquakes
Rapid population growth in disaster-prone regions concentrates people where recovery after extreme events is costly. Disaster and climate risks in the built environment decrease property values, increase insurance premiums, and compound recovery costs, impacting developers, financial institutions, and local governments. Investment in resilience is crucial.
Miyamoto International CEO Participates in Panel Discussion on Japan’s Earthquake Preparedness Culture
On March 26, 2024, Miyamoto International CEO, Dr. Kit Miyamoto, participated as a panelist in an online discussion
CBS13 Interview: Dr. Kit Miyamoto Hopes California Can Learn From Japan’s Earthquake Preparedness
In the aftermath of Japan’s 7.6 magnitude New Year’s Day earthquake, Dr. Kit Miyamoto spoke with CBS13 about
ABC10 Interview: Dr. Kit Miyamoto on Japan’s Earthquake Preparedness
In the wake of Japan’s recent 7.5 magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Day, ABC10 caught up with Dr.
AI for Disaster Risk Reduction: Unlocking New Possibilities for Humanitarian Aid
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. It is being used in
Know Disasters India Interview of Dr. Kit Miyamoto on Disaster Resilience & Recovery
Interview of Dr. Kit Miyamoto from the “Know Disasters” magazine in India.
Dr. Miyamoto Elected as a Chair of California Seismic Safety Commission
SACRAMENTO, CA – Dr. Kit Miyamoto was elected as a Chair of the California Seismic Safety Commission. This 15-member
Earthquake Swarm Rocks Westmorland Area
The situation An ongoing swarm of earthquakes is shaking up Imperial County, just south of the Salton Sea.
KUOW: The ‘death box’ where Seattle earthquake researchers work
When the next major earthquake roils our region, University of Washington’s civil engineers and seismic experts will not be safe.
That’s because their building is vulnerable to earthquakes.
More Hall was built in 1946 before modern building codes were in place and, as a result, the building’s concrete columns could explode like a fallen fine china during an earthquake.
ABC News: Collapsed Mexico school raises questions about quake codes
On paper at least, the Mexico City school appeared to be structurally sound and built to withstand a major earthquake. But