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How do embankments stand up against earthquakes?
Chedid Saade defended his thesis at the end of 2023. His work sheds light on the behaviour of an embankment such as a dyke in the event of an earthquake, particularly following ground liquefaction. He shares his findings with the scientific and professional seismic risk community.
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How can we improve protection against rockfall risks?
Two experts from Gustave Eiffel University explain rockfall risks and how to prevent them more effectively.
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Flooding: How can flash floods be better prevented?
With 1 in 4 French people living on flood plains, let's find out more about the phenomena of flash floods and runoff.
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Cyberattacks and data kidnapping: how can organisations protect themselves from ransomware?
Several organizations have been subject to ransom demands through data kidnapping. How do the attackers proceed and how do they guard against it?
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Discover and understand the flooding phenomena
Discover a fun workshop to learn more about flooding phenomena and their impact on our cities.
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Motorcycles and scooters, the burden of risks
Motorised two-wheelers moving up traffic queues lead to almost 2,000 serious accidents in France every year.
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An earthquake in a bowl of jelly
Find out all about the bowl of jelly phenomenon. How are scientists studying soil behaviour to improve earthquake preparedness?
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