Review article : natural hazard risk assessments at the global scale

• Main Authors: Ward, Philip J., Blauhut, Veit, Bloemendaal, Nadia, Daniell, James E., de Ruiter, Marleen C., Duncan, Melanie J., Emberson, Robert, Jenkins, Susanna F., Kirschbaum, Dalia, Kunz, Michael, Mohr, Susanna, Muis, Sanne, Riddell, Graeme A., Schäfer, Andreas, Stanley, Thomas, Veldkamp, Ted I. E., Winsemius, Hessel C.
• Other Authors: Asian School of the Environment
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Science::Geology; Earthquake; Natural Hazard
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/143280
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Since 1990, natural hazards have led to over 1.6 million fatalities globally, and economic losses are estimated at an average of around USD 260-310 billion per year. The scientific and policy communities recognise the need to reduce these risks. As a result, the last decade has seen a rapid developm...