The Nature of Extreme Natural Risks in the Natural Environment
40 Pages Posted: 18 Mar 2017 Last revised: 14 Oct 2017
Date Written: March 8, 2017
Abstract
It is impossible to find a livable locale in the United States that is free from earthquakes, flooding, hurricanes, landslides, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, or windstorms. Thus, we take steps in many instances to minimize the risks, such as through structural improvements like levees, warning systems in Tornado Alley, and response efforts.
The preventative steps will not always be effective, and with respect to risks such as earthquakes and hurricanes, have design limits as well. We should not therefore delude ourselves in thinking of absolute safety, but on the other hand, we should not forgive negligence that coalesces with natural risks to magnify the impacts and damages.
Keywords: Natural Hazards, Extreme Forces of Nature, Extreme Natural hazards, Human Risks in the natural Environment
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