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Article: Guatemala Geohazards

May 19, 2024

Ranked fourth globally for geohazard disaster risk, Guatemala is continuously exposed to multiple hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods and storms. These geohazards threaten countless lives, environmental stability and economic infrastructure.

A research team from University of Missouri-Kansas City, in collaboration with U.S. and Guatemalan partners, is investigating the country’s extensive geohazards and discovering solutions to mitigate these challenges.

Guatemala Geohazards: Exploring Risks, Defining Solutions

Volcano Fuego, Guatemala Photo Credit: Tina Niemi
AnneMarie Hunter