The impact of climate change on the risk of natural disasters / Maarter K van Aalst
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Disasters Vol 30 No 6, March 2006, pp.5-18 (23)Summary: Argues that climate change will be evident not just in general changes such as rising sea levels but in more frequent extreme weather events. These events will occur on top of increased vulnerability, says the author, therefore climate change effects should also be considered in efforts aimed at risk reduction.
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| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | XX(19734.1) (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 19734-1001 |
Argues that climate change will be evident not just in general changes such as rising sea levels but in more frequent extreme weather events. These events will occur on top of increased vulnerability, says the author, therefore climate change effects should also be considered in efforts aimed at risk reduction.
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