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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 3h

In this paper, authors Richard Bradley, London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE); Roman Frigg, LSE; and Ada Meltzer, University of Chicago, test the potential of a confidence-sensitive Hazard Impact Tracker (HIT) decision-support tool for humanitarian Anticipatory Action: buff.ly/Hid1E5Y

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Confidence-Sensitive Anticipatory Responses to Cyclone Kenneth: A Counterfactual Analysis - Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience

In this paper, authors Richard Bradley, London School of Economics and Political Science, Roman Frigg, London School of Economics and Political Science, and Ada Meltzer, University of Chicago, test…

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Did you know that Severe Convective Storms (SCS) involve multiple interconnected hazards, including #hail, #tornadoes, damaging winds, extreme precipitation, and pluvial flooding? Read about the challenges of modelling SCS risk in the latest #JCRR article: buff.ly/8Gfwvrf

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Did you know that insured losses from severe convective storms (SCS) have increased significantly over the past decade – driven primarily by socio-economic development, exposure growth, vulnerability, and loss-cost inflation, with climate change acting as an additional risk driver: buff.ly/8Gfwvrf

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

On June 11 2026, the Royal Meteorological Society, the Lighthill Risk Network, and UCL hosted a workshop – Understanding Research Priorities in Natural Catastrophe Insurance. In this Comment Article, the authors share insights into the topics, questions, and discussions from the day: buff.ly/3ZaiERG

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Event Report – Understanding Research Priorities in Natural Catastrophe Insurance - Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience

On the 11th of June, the Royal Meteorological Society, the Lighthill Risk Network and UCL hosted an afternoon workshop, focused on identifying and compiling the research interests of the natural…

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Supershear #earthquakes: What exactly are they? Are they common? And where do they occur? In short, they are an earthquake where the rupture speed is faster than seismic shear waves – and they account for approximately one third of large strike slip earthquakes: buff.ly/iwJvwZJ #CatastropheModels

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Supershear Earthquakes – An Insurance Blind Spot - Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience

Luke Wedmore and William Sturgeon, research analysts at MS Amlin, review the evidence and impact of supershear earthquakes and discuss how the effects of this type of earthquakes are currently…

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

MANUSCRIPT UPDATE: We are excited to announce that we will shortly be publishing a new research article! Make sure to keep an eye on the #JCRR social media accounts and website for more! buff.ly/0QNdX9M #DiamondOpenAccess #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk #RiskModelling

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

“Up to 66% of the insured loss from major #earthquakes in the past 10 years comes from earthquakes that experienced a phenomenon known as supershear rupture. Supershear earthquake ruptures are not accounted for in current national seismic hazard models [or] #seismic building codes":

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Supershear Earthquakes – An Insurance Blind Spot - Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience

Luke Wedmore and William Sturgeon, research analysts at MS Amlin, review the evidence and impact of supershear earthquakes and discuss how the effects of this type of earthquakes are currently…

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

#JCRR RESEARCH ARTICLE NOTIFICATION: Our latest peer-reviewed research is now live! As a #DiamondOpenAccess article, this paper is free to read and download. Click here to read Recalibrating Risk: a simplified model for North Atlantic #hurricanes in a warming #climate: buff.ly/nH5cx21

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Publication update: We are delighted to say that we have two more research articles in the final stages of the peer-review process; make sure to keep an eye on the #JCRR social media accounts for the next set of publication date announcements! buff.ly/1BIR02t #DiamondOpenAccess #ClimateChange

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

MANUSCRIPT UPDATE: We are excited to announce that we will shortly be publishing a new research article - make sure to keep an eye on the JCRR social media accounts and website for more! buff.ly/1BIR02t #JCRR #DiamondOpenAccess #Risk #Insurance #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk #RiskModelling

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

“Can elevation data and a thunderstorm #climatology be used to produce a reliable hail climatology?” As explored by Scott Kehler and Matthieu Desorcy, @weatherlogics.bsky.social, in Canada, a majority of the variation in the hail-thunderstorm ratio can be explained by elevation: buff.ly/m4kt54H

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

In this #JCRR article, authors Elizabeth Galloway, Ashleigh Massam, James Allard, Philip Oldam, Georgios Sarailidis, Jennifer Catto, Celine Germond-Duret and Paul Young demonstrate the ability of #catastrophe models to quantify impacts for economic and non-economic loss and damage: buff.ly/Ogyyi6z

Every year in rainy season, after weeks of raining, the streets of Hoi An get flooded. Giving boat operators new opportunities.

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Have you signed up to the Journal Newsletter? It is a free compilation of all the latest #JCRR research and insights delivered in one handy digital mailout: buff.ly/gDD7kHL #DiamondOpenAccess #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The latest diamond open-access, peer reviewed articles published on the Journal website have set the stage for open conversation and debate on the use and validation of catastrophe models.

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience is #DiamondOpenAccess. We don't charge submission fees, and we do not charge for readers to access our content either - but that doesn't make our peer-review process any less robust. Read more: buff.ly/bnWLCEO #JCRR #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

“Not all climate risk products are created equal.” #ClimateChange is increasing the risk of atmospheric perils - which in turn is causing broader uptake of #CatastropheModels. But as this recently published #JCRR research paper reveals, the range of loss estimates varies: buff.ly/tJJgjdt

An aerial photograph of a search and rescue boat in a flooded neighbourhood after natural disaster major flooding leaves central Texas underwater and entire community and neighborhood flooded in 2018.

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Authors Dominick Dusseau, Zachary Zobel, and Christopher Schwalm, @woodwellclimate.bsky.social, analyse the performance of seven catastrophe #flood models and their range of loss estimates. As a #DiamondOpenAccess article, this paper is free to read and download: buff.ly/tJJgjdt #JCRR #ClimateRisk

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Our latest #DiamondOpenAccess peer-reviewed research is now live! Authors Dominick Dusseau, Zachary Zobel, and Christopher Schwalm, @woodwellclimate.bsky.social, analyse the performance of seven catastrophe #flood models and explore the wide range of loss estimates: buff.ly/tJJgjdt #ClimateRisk

A photo of the flooding left behind by Hurricane Debby in Sarasota, Florida in 2024. A boat is being navigated down the centre of a flooded residential street, and cars in the street and in the driveway show the flood water is high enough to cover the hood/bonnet of a regular saloon car or hatchback.

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

MANUSCRIPT UPDATE: We are excited to announce that we will shortly be publishing a new research article! Make sure to keep an eye on the JCRR social media accounts and website for more! buff.ly/v15jHwX #JCRR #DiamondOpenAccess #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Are you interested in the practical application of risk modelling and analysis? Or are you keen to understand how catastrophe models can assess loss and damage in vulnerable regions? Then explore the latest research published by JCRR: buff.ly/i0e8IeY #DiamondOpenAccess #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

“Past experience shows that when insurance prices increase, many homeowners, particularly those with lower incomes, simply drop or reduce coverage and maintain their location choices, leaving them financially vulnerable in the event of flooding”: buff.ly/iI6Itov #FloodRisk #Insurance #ClimateChange

Aerial photo of flooding in Texas in 2021. Various roofs are seen fully submerged beneath the flood water, highlighting its depth.

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Our reasoning behind the #JCRR ethos is simple: we believe that to address global challenges requires open and transparent data and ideas. Knowledge needs to be shared, and it must be accessible to all. Learn more about our submission process and how you can get involved: buff.ly/muweLmm

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Insurance is critical for recovery following climate-related disasters. However, with premium increases in response to the growing cost of climate impacts, there are concerns that coverage may become unaffordable for many households, leading to a decline in #insurance uptake: buff.ly/iI6Itov

An aerial photograph of flooding in Brazil in 2024.

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Here’s wishing all our contributing authors, readers, reviewers, editors and members a wonderful festive season and a Happy New Year! We look forward to sharing more insights and research with you all in #2026!

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The latest #JCRR peer-reviewed research is now live! Authors Jesse Gourevitch, @envdefensefund.bsky.social; Max Snyder, @uofcalifornia.bsky.social; and Carolyn Kousky, Environmental Defense Fund, explore the effects of risk-based pricing reform on #flood #insurance uptake: buff.ly/iI6Itov

A man pilots a small boat through the flooded streets of Hoi An in 2017.

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

MANUSCRIPT UPDATE: Journal readers - we are excited to announce that next week we will be publishing a new research paper! Make sure to keep an eye on the #JCRR social media accounts and website for more! buff.ly/muweLmm #DiamondOpenAccess #ClimateChange #RiskModelling

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Articles published on #JCRR contribute a vital piece to the larger puzzle of understanding and managing #CatastropheRisk. If you are a researcher in the field of catastrophe risk and resilience, we invite you to submit your research for peer-review & help us deliver on this mission: buff.ly/ureCOi5

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The latest edition of the #JCRR #Newsletter showcases a series of papers that exemplify the collaborative spirit & rigorous inquiry that are at the heart of our mission. Sign-up to our newsletter today and join us in advancing the science and practice of building resilience: buff.ly/kjMir5r

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

At #JCRR we uphold a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring scientific quality, relevance, and accuracy. By volunteering your time as a reviewer, you can help meet the demand for transparent peer-reviewed research. Learn more about how you can get involved: buff.ly/QrNEIIu #DiamondOpenAccess

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Publishing in a #DiamondOpenAccess journal means authors benefit from greater reach and engagement, while readers gain equitable access to cutting-edge research. If you have new research in the field of #CatastropheRisk management, contact us today to see how we can help: buff.ly/bUBEnlg

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

📬 The September issue of our free Digital Newsletter just went out! Exploring #ClimateChange loss and damage, #hail climatology and #hurricane risk, this edition covers some of our most cutting edge peer-reviewed research to date. Sign up for free today to get the next issue: buff.ly/bUBEnlg

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

There is demand to understand the current hurricane risk in the context of future #ClimateChange, and so in this recent #JCRR article, authors Ralf Toumi & Nathan Sparks propose using the hurricane damage index (HurDI) as a measure of the underlying non-stationary risk of hurricanes:

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The Hurricane Damage Index (HurDI) - Journal of Catastrophe Risk and Resilience

There is demand to understand the current hurricane risk in the context of future climate change. In this JCRR research article, authors Ralf Toumi and Nathan Sparks, Imperial College London, propose…

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Journal of Catastrophe Risk & Resilience @journalcrr.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hail is a major source of insured losses in Canada; it is also responsible for significant agricultural yield losses. In this recent #JCRR paper, authors Scott Kehler and Matthieu Desorcy, @weatherlogics.bsky.social, explore methods to produce a reliable #hail #climatology: buff.ly/QrFqvOM

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