Asia’s looming Black Elephant events
Devastating disasters that are predicted but ignored are known as Black Elephants—a cross between a Black Swan event and the proverbial elephant in the room. It’s time we acknowledged the looming natural hazard risks that no one wants to talk about.
Main Authors: | Yolanda C. Lin, Gizem Mestav Sarica, Terence J. Chua, Susanna F. Jenkins, Adam D. Switzer, Gordon Woo, David Lallemant |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-10-01
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Series: | Communications Earth & Environment |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-021-00283-8 |
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