Virtual reality technology can be used to make future climate change threats more tangible, potentially raising awareness and motivating action. The latest Weather Ready Research experiments with immersive virtual reality depicting flood scenarios in Galveston, Texas, explore how simulated experiences might shape public perceptions and behaviors related to climate change adaptation.

Secure your spot for the 51st annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop, to be held Sunday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Highlight your innovative projects, successful disaster recovery efforts, creative insurance and funding pathways, and more at the 2026 Practitioners Meeting. Submit your abstracts by February 9, 2026.