Venezuela experienced a rare earthquake doublet that caused significant damage and highlighted the complex interactions of segmented faults. Similar fault dynamics are seen in California’s San Andreas Fault system. This article explains how to understand fault junctions as they act as gates that can block or allow rupture propagation.
A 2026 overview of wildfire risk in the U.S. for the Summer
This is an update from the 2025 D&O report, focusing on price changes.
A 2026 overview of wildfire risk in the U.S. for Spring into early Summer.
A collection of videos from TransRe’s 12th Discussion Forum in Munich
An outlook on U.S. Severe Convective Storm for 2026.
An outlook on wildfire risk and winter conditions for the next six months.
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