Extreme Weather, Chemical Facilities, and Vulnerable Communities in the U.S. Gulf Coast: A Disastrous Combination
Abstract Many chemical facilities are located in low‐lying coastal areas and vulnerable to damage from hurricanes, flooding, and erosion, which are increasing with climate change. Extreme weather can trigger industrial disasters, including explosions, fires, and major chemical releases, as well as c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Geophysical Union (AGU)
2019-05-01
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| Series: | GeoHealth |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1029/2019GH000197 |