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OUTLINE Recent Hazards Hazards and Disasters Population Pressure Risk and Statistics

OUTLINE Recent Hazards Hazards and Disasters Population Pressure Risk and Statistics. GEOL 335G Natural Hazards. Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences 8/26/08. 2004 Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami. Banda Aceh, Sumatra. Banda Aceh, Sumatra. December 2004.

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OUTLINE Recent Hazards Hazards and Disasters Population Pressure Risk and Statistics

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  1. OUTLINE Recent Hazards Hazards and Disasters Population Pressure Risk and Statistics

  2. GEOL 335G Natural Hazards Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences 8/26/08

  3. 2004 Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami Banda Aceh, Sumatra Banda Aceh, Sumatra. December 2004

  4. Levee failure during Hurricane Katrina (2005)

  5. Earthquakein China

  6. Myanmartyphoon

  7. Hatch: 8/15/06

  8. Ruidoso: 7/27/08

  9. Artesia: 7/19/08

  10. Geologic Processes Hazards Disasters Catastrophes Banda Aceh, Sumatra Banda Aceh, Sumatra. December 2004

  11. Population distribution: It’s only a disaster if people/property are affected

  12. Global Population Increases

  13. Financial Impact Increases

  14. Cyclic Events Recurring Events Recurrence Interval Predictions

  15. 1800 12

  16. Earthquake Hazards2% chance in next 50 years

  17. Statistical assessment of earthquake risk in northern California

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