Population vulnerability to tsunami hazards informed by previous and projected disasters: a case study of American Samoa
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DOI: 10.1007/s11069-018-3493-7
Abstract: Population vulnerability from tsunamis is a function of the number and location of individuals in hazard zones and their ability to reach safety before wave arrival. Previous tsunami disasters can provide insight on likely evacuation… read more here.
Keywords: tsunami; american samoa; population; population vulnerability ... See more keywords
Population vulnerability assessment of geological disasters in China using CRITIC–GRA methods
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DOI: 10.1007/s12517-018-3598-z
Abstract: Population vulnerability of geological disasters is an important way in research on the relationship between human society and its geo-environment. This study examines the provincial administrative units of China as a research object. Twelve indicators… read more here.
Keywords: population vulnerability; gra methods; vulnerability; vulnerability geological ... See more keywords