Children rely on the adults in their lives for information and may have questions about natural disasters, especially those that involve loss of life. They do best when parents appear calm and are able to answer their questions in a simple and honest way.
"Accurately reporting death tolls from natural disasters is something that journalists and the media have long struggled with, and I think there are a number of reasons for that."
Three powerful earthquakes, including one at a magnitude of 7.4, struck off the Pacific coast of Russia near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The tremors occurred within 32 minutes, increasing concerns about potential tsunamis.
Vicarious trauma is most often attributed to first responders, military service members, emergency medical personnel, and allied professionals who experience continuous exposure to incidents of trauma and violation.
Sen. Maria Cantwell emphasized the importance of improving communication systems and science to better prepare for future natural disasters, particularly in light of recent tragedies.
"Glaciers tend to suppress the volume of eruptions from the volcanoes beneath them. But as glaciers retreat due to climate change, our findings suggest these volcanoes go on to erupt more frequently and more explosively."
Six months after the twin catastrophes that exploded on Jan. 7, residents are slowly beginning to rebuild their lives and properties, with 9,500 properties cleared since the emergency began.