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'''See also''': [https://www.undrr.org/terminology/vulnerability Vulnerability]
 
'''See also''': [https://www.undrr.org/terminology/vulnerability <span style="color:fuchsia">Vulnerability</span>]
 


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Definition

Refers to (i) a variety of exposed sensitive targets (e.g. population, infrastructure, cultural heritage, etc.) with possible different vulnerability degree against the various hazards; (ii) time-dependent vulnerabilities, in which the vulnerability of a specific class of exposed elements may change with time as consequence of different factors (e.g. the occurrence of other hazardous events).

Source

Gallina, V., Torresan, S., Critto, A., Sperotto, A., Glade, T., & Marcomini, A. (2016). A review of multirisk methodologies for natural hazards: Consequences and challenges for a climate change impact assessment. Journal of environmental management, 168, pp. 123-132, ISSN 0301-4797


See also: Vulnerability


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