Whether a hazard becomes a disaster or not depends ultimately on people’s vulnerability (Cutter 2006), that is, their ability to prevent, mitigate, cope with, and recover from the impact of a disruptive event. The determinants of vulnerability include people’s demographic, social and economic characteristics, and their relationship with the natural and manmade environment. Risk is [...]
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