Systems Analysis of Vulnerability to Hydrometeorological Threats: An Exploratory Study of Vulnerability Drivers in Northern Zimbabwe

Systems Analysis of Vulnerability to Hydrometeorological Threats: An Exploratory Study of Vulnerability Drivers in Northern Zimbabwe

Abstract Disasters result from complex interactions of hazards and vulnerability conditions. Reducing human exposure and sensitivity to threats can reduce disaster impact. Prior knowledge about community vulnerability levels is crucial to minimizing potential losses from future threats. Most vulnera...

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Main Author: Emmanuel Mavhura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-04-01
Series:International Journal of Disaster Risk Science
Subjects:
Community vulnerability
Flood-based farming
Hydrometeorological threats
Rainfed agriculture
Zimbabwe
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13753-019-0217-x

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