Risk quantification involves assessing the probability and severity of accidents. The latter is generally based on an assessment of effect distances, followed by a count of impacted targets. The assessment of probability is increasingly based on the implementation of methodologies requiring the use of databases. Figure
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provides a simplified overview of the various stages involved in a risk quantification process.
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