Researchers eye AI revolution in natural disaster forecasts

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A revolution in forecasting natural disasters is underway, say researchers in Switzerland who are training AI models using vast troves of NASA climate data to produce potentially lifesaving data at lightning speed.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:53:40 UTC.

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