Multi-hazards events database
Year of publication: In progress
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Organisation(s) / Author(s): WP4 MYRIAD Team
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We are studying traditional disaster databases, such as EM-DAT, and are using a method called disaster forensics to study past global disasters and learn from them. With input from over 100 contributors, we’ve compiled a database of around 160 multi-hazard events. We analyse each case in detail, focusing on interactions between hazards and the effectiveness of adaptation measures. Our aim is to provide insights that can inform decision-making processes. By understanding what adaptation measures worked well in specific conditions and which ones did not, we hope to assist pilots in making informed choices. For example, after a flood, City A constructed flood-resistant buildings on stilts, but when an earthquake hit ten years later, this measure proved ineffective. Through our research, we provide a catalogue of past disasters, detailing different hazards and the success of adaptation measures.
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