Risk definition
Evaluation techniques of storm induced coastal risks
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Risk definition
Evaluation techniques of storm induced coastal risks

Authors : Paolo CIAVOLA, Quentin LEQUEUX

Publication date: March 10, 2012 | Lire en français

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1. Risk definition

In the context of natural hazards, risk can be broadly defined as the probability of adverse consequences or expected losses (fatalities, socio-economic and environmental damage), resulting from interactions between natural hazards and conditions of vulnerability . Thus, risk is usually represented as follows:

Risque=aléa×vulnérabilité
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