Natural Hazards Engineering

Natural Hazards Engineering is a field focused on designing structures and systems that can withstand or mitigate the impacts of natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and landslides. It combines understanding natural hazard behavior with engineering principles to create safer, more resilient buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. The goal is to protect lives, reduce economic loss, and ensure quick recovery after events. By studying how hazards occur and affect the environment, engineers develop solutions that minimize risks and enhance society's ability to survive and adapt to natural threats.