Historical Analysis and Prediction of the Magnitude and Scale of Natural Disasters Globally

Buszta, Julia; Wójcik, Katarzyna; Guimarães Santos, Celso Augusto; Kozioł, Krystian; Maciuk, Kamil

doi:10.3390/resources12090106

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“…Among them, 14 are considered as current challenges that were identified already from the previous cycles, but still remain largely unresolved. The other 10 challenges have a more prospective character and are expected to concern first responders both in the short and the long term, especially taking into consideration the rapid and continuous increase in the frequency and severity of disasters (e.g., Buszta et al , 2023 ). The majority of FCCCs are associated with the main challenge of "Uncertainty", since large scale emergencies are often accompanied by sudden changes, which can disrupt operations and cause confusion between the several different first responders’ agencies.…”

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The FIRE-IN project: Tsunami-risk related practitioner challenges and 3rd cycle overall results

Sakkas,

Tsaloukidis,

Kazantzidou-Firtinidou

et al. 2024

Open Res Europe

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This article summarizes the methodology for the identification of practitioners’ challenges, in the context of the H2020 funded project FIRE-IN (Fire and Rescue Innovation Network) activities. The project consisted of five thematic areas or “Thematic Working Groups”, as they are called, i.e., Search and Rescue Emergency Response, Structure Fires, Landscape Fires Crisis Mitigation, Natural Hazard Mitigation and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives, and three iterations, each one including the identification of capability challenges, the screening for solutions, that can potentially address these challenges, and the request for ideas regarding future innovations that will complement already existing ones and will assist in covering capability gaps. This article focuses on the natural hazard mitigation working group and tsunamis in the Mediterranean region as a case study for the 3rd and last iteration of the project. The scenario of a tsunami occurrence in the Mediterranean is the basis for the FIRE-IN 3rd cycle workshop, as an indicative example of a high impact – low probability event, which aims to identify practitioners’ Future Common Capability Challenges in Europe. The current status of the tsunami hazard in Europe, national and international tsunami risk mitigation measures and procedures and operational experience from recent events are also discussed. Focus is provided on the natural hazard mitigation and tsunami related practitioners’ challenges, while results from the FIRE-IN request for ideas process and the interaction between practitioners, researchers and industry are also discussed. The aim is to present practitioners’ current and future capability challenges , one of the main outcomes of the FIRE-IN project, and to provide further guidelines to stakeholders of disaster management towards a safer Europe, mainly, through preparedness and adaptation for stronger and resilient societies.

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Section: Rd Cycle Overall Results and Discussionmentioning

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The FIRE-IN project: Tsunami-risk related practitioner challenges and 3rd cycle overall results

Sakkas,

Tsaloukidis,

Kazantzidou-Firtinidou

et al. 2024

Open Res Europe

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“…Furthermore, climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of disasters, posing threats to Europe's economic and social infrastructure (Sheehan et al, 2023). In South America, common disasters include floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and landslides (Buszta et al, 2023). The United States is a country where tornadoes are common, representing one of the most dangerous and frightening types of disasters due to their potential for human casualties, destruction of settlements, and economic losses.…”

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Insurance in mitigating the financial consequences of natural disasters

Pauch,

Bera,

Walczak

2024

EiS

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The objective of the article is to delineate the role of insurance in alleviating the financial ramifications of natural disasters. To achieve this objective, two research questions were formulated: 1) What are the magnitude and economic implications of natural disasters? 2) How does disaster insurance contribute to the process of asset reconstruction? In preparing the article, the authors conducted a review of literature pertaining to the subject matter and analysed secondary data sourced from reports and publications of international institutions and organisations involved in addressing the financial impact of natural disasters. Limitations of the conducted research include variations in the scale and impact of disasters across different countries, leading to a lack of uniform legal frameworks regarding the utilisation of insurance in mitigating the financial fallout of natural disasters.

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“…In recent years, the global frequency of various disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods, has escalated significantly [1][2][3]. These events not only result in substantial human casualties and property losses but also exert a profound impact on socio-economic development, causing considerable distress in people's lives [4,5].…”

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The Evaluation and Comparison of Resilience for Shelters in Old and New Urban Districts: A Case Study in Kunming City, China

Zhou,

Liu,

Lin

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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As a critical resource in emergency response and a pivotal element in disaster prevention and risk reduction, shelters play a central role in the holistic continuum of rescue and relief efforts. However, existing research often overlooks the comprehensive assessment and enhancement of shelter resilience. This study proposes a novel safety–robustness–accessibility (SRA) model aimed at evaluating and enhancing the overall resilience of shelters in the face of disasters. Firstly, a resilience assessment system for shelters was established, leveraging multi-source data and encompassing diverse dimensions, including safety, robustness, and accessibility. Subsequently, the entropy weight method was utilized to determine the weights of the assessment indicators. The case study and comparative analysis were conducted on shelters situated in two urban areas, old and new, in Kunming City, China, namely Wuhua District and Chenggong District. The findings reveal a higher quantity of shelters in Wuhua District compared to Chenggong District; however, the overall resilience level is relatively low, predominantly categorized as “Mid-Low” grade, constituting a substantial 57.94%. Conversely, shelters in Chenggong District exhibit a relatively high resilience level, predominantly classified as “Medium” grade, accounting for 33.77%. This study furnishes valuable data references and specific strategies aimed at enhancing the resilience of urban shelters against disasters. It offers crucial insights for urban planning and management to strengthen shelter resilience, thereby contributing to the development of a more resilient and sustainable urban future.

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Historical Analysis and Prediction of the Magnitude and Scale of Natural Disasters Globally

Cited by 9 publications

References 28 publications

The FIRE-IN project: Tsunami-risk related practitioner challenges and 3rd cycle overall results

The FIRE-IN project: Tsunami-risk related practitioner challenges and 3rd cycle overall results

Insurance in mitigating the financial consequences of natural disasters

The Evaluation and Comparison of Resilience for Shelters in Old and New Urban Districts: A Case Study in Kunming City, China

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