Floodplains and Hurricanes: Mapping Natural Disasters to Uncover Vulnerable Communities
Using GIS mapping, I can identify at-risk communities most impacted by water-related natural disasters in the Houston Metropolitan Area (HMA), which is highly susceptible to hurricanes, tropical storms, and excessive flooding. Geospatial analysis reveals that at-risk communities are not randomly dis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Open Rivers |
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https://openrivers.lib.umn.edu/article/floodplains-and-hurricanes/
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| Summary: | Using GIS mapping, I can identify at-risk communities most impacted by water-related natural disasters in the Houston Metropolitan Area (HMA), which is highly susceptible to hurricanes, tropical storms, and excessive flooding. Geospatial analysis reveals that at-risk communities are not randomly distributed throughout the HMA; populations like women and children are at higher risk of disproportionate outcomes during flooding events. |
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| ISSN: | 2471-190X |