A Multi-Decadal Spatial Analysis of Demographic Vulnerability to Urban Flood: A Case Study of Birmingham City, USA

Flooding, including hurricanes and tornadoes, accounts for approximately 40 percent of natural disasters worldwide and kills 100 people on average in the United States each year, which is more than any other single weather hazard. Since flooding is a common hazard in the U.S. and flood-related casua...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Khalid Hossain, Qingmin Meng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/21/9139