An Analysis of the Risk Posed by Tropical Cyclones along the Gulf Coast of the United States
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu13960071232021-08-03T06:23:05Z An Analysis of the Risk Posed by Tropical Cyclones along the Gulf Coast of the United States Morley, Kenneth James Atmospheric Sciences Environmental Management Environmental Studies Geography Geographic Information Science Meteorology Sociology Social Research Risk Social Vulnerability Hurricanes Tropical Cyclones Hurricanes have long been a major hazard for those living along this Gulf Coast of the United States. Significant research was conducted by previous researchers attempting to learn more about the risks posed from storm strength and track, while minimal research has evaluated the social risks associated with tropical cyclones. This project developed a risk analysis model using storm as well as socio-economic values for the United States Gulf Coast. Data points collected and analyzed included social risk variables from the Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI), storm surge probabilities, storm cone of uncertainties, and evacuation times based on the strength of the storm and the given county. Each of these variables played a major role in determining the risk of an approaching storm. Counties in Texas have a greater risk based on greater SoVI values, while counties in the other regions of the project area see increased risk from storm surge and long evacuation times. The results indicated that counties in Texas have much lower overall risk from tropical cyclones, while counties in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida have greater risk values. The model revealed that the risk posed by a tropical cyclone is not confined to one variable or cause, but rather that risk must be assessed from numerous combinations of factors. 2014-06-06 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1396007123 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1396007123 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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