Open AccessHomes and Other Buildings Abound in Natural Hazard Hot Spots
Author(s) -
Katherine Kornei
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
eos
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2020eo152001
Subject(s) - natural (archaeology) , spots , hazard , environmental science , architectural engineering , geography , engineering , archaeology , chemistry , organic chemistry
Researchers mined maps of natural hazards and land use to show that nearly 60% of structures are built in regions at high risk of earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and/or tornadoes.