A mixture of exponentials distribution for a simple and precise assessment of the volcanic hazard

The assessment of volcanic hazard is the first step for disaster mitigation. The distribution of repose periods between eruptions provides important information about the probability of new eruptions occurring within given time intervals. The quality of the probability estimate, i.e., of the hazard...

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Main Authors: A. T. Mendoza-Rosas, S. De la Cruz-Reyna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-03-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/9/425/2009/nhess-9-425-2009.pdf