Difficulties in explaining complex issues with maps: evaluating seismic hazard communication – the Swiss case

<p>A total of 2.7 billion people live in areas where earthquakes causing at least slight damage have to be expected regularly. Providing information can potentially save lives and improve the resilience of a society. Maps are an established way to illustrate natural hazards. Despite being main...

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Main Authors: M. Marti, M. Stauffacher, S. Wiemer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-12-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:https://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/19/2677/2019/nhess-19-2677-2019.pdf