Opinion: the use of natural hazard modeling for decision making under uncertainty

Decision making to mitigate the effects of natural hazards is a complex undertaking fraught with uncertainty. Models to describe risks associated with natural hazards have proliferated in recent years. Concurrently, there is a growing body of work focused on developing best practices for natural haz...

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Published in:	Forest ecosystems Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 1 - 142
Main Authors:	Calkin, David E, Mentis, Mike
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Beijing Beijing Forestry University 23.04.2015 Elsevier Limited Forestry Sciences Laboratory, US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, 800 East Beckwith, Missoula, MT 59801, USA%Business&the environment, Postnet Suite 10102, Private Bag X7005, Hil crest 3650, South Africa KeAi Communications Co., Ltd
Subjects:	Biomedical and Life Sciences Decision making Ecology Ecosystems Environmental modeling Forestry Life Sciences Opinion Uncertainty and Risk Analysis in Forest Ecosystem Dynamics Wildfires Large Wildfire Fire Behavior Initial Attack Fuel Treatment Wildfire Risk
ISSN:	2197-5620, 2095-6355, 2197-5620
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