Concept information
Preferred term
risk and hazard of hurricanes
Definition
- Throughout history, hurricanes have been the leading cause of deaths associated with short-term natural hazards. Populations along coastal areas are exposed to a number of hurricane-related hazards, including, but not limited to, storm surge, high-speed winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and tornadoes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Hurricanes, Risk and Hazard]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/risk_and_hazard_of_hurricanes
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