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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.

Sediment cores taken from Lake Tanganyika in East Africa reveal that local rainfall is influenced by climate change in the Northern Hemisphere.

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

Glacier experts say climate change has caused north Peru's mountain glaciers to recede by 26 per cent in the last 33 years.

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

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.

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.

Chinese scientists have gained insight into the strength of the Asian monsoon, compiling a 200,000-year record of its variability.

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

Middle Eastern scientists have teamed up to map seismic activity in the region, hoping to promote economic development and enhance safety.

A global research team seeks to gain a more thorough understanding of the relationship between El Niño and climate change.

A new agreement seeks to facilitate Africa's access to earth observation research and contribute to a global satellite monitoring system.

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

People in earthquake-prone cities need education and stronger buildings, not just early warnings and disaster relief, say scientists.

Short-term projects, narrow focus, and the competitive funding process threaten sustainable development projects, says a British geologist.

Researchers have identified a potential earthquake area along the coast of Myanmar, which could cause a tsunami in the Bay of Bengal.

A system for assessing the risk of landslides in rain-battered tropical regions holds promise for averting tragedy, say scientists.

The discovery of a lake under northern Darfur has prompted an initiative to fund well-drilling in the region.