Monthly Archives: November 2024

Salient differences between aviation safety and community resilience.

The previous LOTRW post left this question hanging: Why, in the aftermath of natural disasters, do we simply rebuild as before – in the same way, and on the same land – when this perpetuates losses and human suffering? On … Continue reading

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We manage other risks. Why do natural disasters pose a special challenge?

On this real world, natural threats and hazards – cycles of flood and drought; hurricanes and winter storms; earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions; and more – are much in evidence. They are not merely features that make Earth a bit … Continue reading

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After Hurricane Milton, whither Florida? (And the other 49 of these United States?)

Start with some context. Sea level rise is forecast to shrink the land area of Florida by some 1-10% by the end of the century. Much of this land is in Florida’s south. The area affected includes the Everglades and … Continue reading

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