Understanding compound hazards from a weather system perspective
Natural hazards such as extreme wind, rainfall and ocean waves can have severe impacts on built and natural environments, contributing to the occurrence of disastrous events in some cases. These hazards are often caused by weather systems such as cyclones, fronts and thunderstorms. Previous studies...
Main Authors: | Jennifer L. Catto, Andrew Dowdy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-06-01
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Series: | Weather and Climate Extremes |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212094721000116 |
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