Climate change poses a challenge to earthquake, tsunami preparedness -- OCD

GMA Network - Oct 13, 2026

Climate change has made it more challenging for agencies and stakeholders to prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis as it leaves them with less time to respond to potential disasters, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday.

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