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Measurements of social constructs that evaluate natural hazard preparedness are important to decrease natural hazard vulnerability. Preparedness reduces natural hazard impacts and human vulnerability. Investment in education and education research contribute to human sustainable…

El conocimiento actual de los patrones de diversidad biológica se basa principalmente en laevaluación de la riqueza de especies a distintas escalas. Es reconocido ampliamente que estamedida de diversidad no se distribuye al azar, donde el patrón más recurrente y documentado aesc…

Storm surge flooding in low-lying coastal cities is among the costliest and deadliest natural disasters. Sea-level rise due to global warming is expected to increase the intensity of coastal flooding. A quantitative understanding of flood hazards and vulnerability is necessary f…