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Wildfire Risks: Growing threat in high-value areas

Wildfire Risks: Growing threat in high-value areas The risk of wildfires is on the rise, posing a serious threat to high-value real estate in regions such as Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Climate change has significantly contributed to the increased frequency and intensity of wildfires, making them more destructive than ever before. Factors such as prolonged droughts, higher temperatures, […]

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France’s Battle Against Climate Change: Coping with Extreme Weather

France is one of the countries most affected by climate change France is facing a significant challenge as one of the countries most affected by climate change. With cyclonic episodes, floods, extreme heatwaves, and droughts becoming increasingly common, the impact on the country is profound. A recent EU Copernicus report underscores the alarming rise in

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340,000 people living within a 20km range of SEVESO sites in France

340,000 people living within a 20km range of SEVESO sites in France The Seveso Directive stands as a cornerstone of industrial safety across the European Union. Originating from the tragic Seveso disaster in Italy, this series of directives mandates member states to identify and manage industrial sites that pose significant risks of major accidents. With

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Giant hail in France

Giant hail in France was predicted one day before by D4Weather

After a rather quiet June, regarding thunderstorm activity in France, since 6 July 2023 several rounds of severe thunderstorms have affected western Europe.  The most severe thunderstorms so far occurred in central/eastern France on 11 July, producing very large hail, severe wind gusts and flash floods.  The following map shows a screenshot of the D4Weather

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Trying to understand Medicane dynamics

Trying to understand Medicane dynamics The European Geophysical Union Plinius Conference on Mediterranean Risks was held in Frascati, Italy between 18 and 21 October 2022. Stavros Dafis from our R&D team presented his work on the dynamics of Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones, aka Medicanes.  Medicanes are destructive cyclones that tend to become stronger under the influence

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