Risk identification and assessment

A qualitative or quantitative approach to determine the nature and extent of disaster risk by analysing potential hazards and evaluating existing conditions of exposure and vulnerability that together could harm people, property, services, livelihoods and the environment on which they depend. Performing risk, hazard and vulnerability assessments is a key disaster risk management activity.

This theme covers aspects related to hazard/vulnerability/climate risk assessment, disaster risk modelling and analysis.

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This study analyzes county-level fatalities from Hurricane Helene, the second deadliest mainland U.S. hurricane in the past 50 years, focusing on the roles of wind speed, rainfall, and the National Risk Index.

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This work presents results from ongoing research to create a database, using local incidence analysis, collecting and evaluating impact associated with flooding processes in Mozambique.

Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG)
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This paper presents a methodology to develop the integrated climate change transition and physical risk assessment of industrial companies in Europe, Northern America and Australia.

Nature Scientific Reports
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The purpose of this study aims to identify eleven hydro-geomorphological driving factors which are being explored for mapping flood-prone areas. The study focuses on the Haor (Wetland) region of Bangladesh

Network for Information Response and Preparedness Activities on Disaster
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From inhalable toxic chemicals to diminished agricultural yield, dust plays a surprisingly large role in state economy.

University of California, San Diego
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New research shows that elevation changes and earthquakes in Italy’s Campi Flegrei volcanic area are caused by rising pressure in a geothermal reservoir. Channeling water runoff or lowering groundwater levels may reduce risks for surrounding communities.

Stanford University
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A new global agent-based model projects how farmers across the world's coasts may respond to the growing threat of coastal flooding and salt intrusion due to sea level rise.

PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
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Early evidence indicates that simultaneous exposure to smoke and heat may amplify adverse health effects. Canada needs to invest in coordinated public health guidance and adaptation strategies to protect its citizens from the effects of wildfires.

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