Journal
GEOMORPHOLOGY
Volume 47, Issue 2-4, Pages 107-124Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/S0169-555X(02)00083-1
Keywords
geomorphology; natural hazards natural disasters; vulnerability; prevention; developing countries
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The significance of the prevention of natural disasters is made evident by the commemoration of the International Decade for,Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR), This paper focuses on the role of geomorphology in the prevention of natural disasters in developing countries, where their impact has devastating consequences. Concepts such as natural hazards, natural disasters and vulnerability have a broad range of definitions; however, the most significant elements are associated with the vulnerability concept. The latter is further explored and considered as a key factor in understanding the occurrence of natural disasters, and consequently, in developing and applying adequate strategies for prevention. Terms such as natural and human vulnerabilities are introduce and explained as target aspects to be taken into account in the reduction of vulnerability and for prevention and mitigation of natural disasters. The importance of the incorporation not only of geomorphological research, but also of geomorphologists in risk assessment and management programs in the poorest countries is emphasized. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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