Preface: Estimating and predicting natural hazards and vulnerabilities in the Himalayan region

  • Wolfgang Schwanghart (Korresp. Autor*in)
  • , Ankit Agarwal
  • , Kristen Cook
  • , Ugur Ozturk
  • , Roopam Shukla
  • , Sven Fuchs

Veröffentlichungen: Beitrag in FachzeitschriftArtikelPeer Reviewed

Abstract

This special issue focuses on natural hazards and risks in the Himalayan region. Nine research articles address critical gaps in research, from compiling avalanche databases to developing early warning systems for landslides and assessing flood risk and vulnerabilities in urban areas. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and leveraging advanced methods, the research presented in this special issue contributes to building safer and more resilient communities in the Himalayan region.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)3291-3297
Seitenumfang7
FachzeitschriftNatural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Jahrgang24
Ausgabenummer9
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 27 Sept. 2024
Extern publiziertJa

Fördermittel

This research has been supported by the UGC and DAAD (grant no. 57553291). This research has been supported by the UGC and DAAD (grant no. 57553291). The authors acknowledge the UGC and DAAD for their funding of the project Co-PREPARE. Co-PREPARE facilitates cooperation between the University of Potsdam and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and aims to build capacity in joint hazard research by sharing expertise and creating new knowledge together. We also thank all the authors and reviewers whose dedication and expertise have ensured the quality and rigor of the papers included in this special issue.

ÖFOS 2012

  • 105404 Geomorphologie
  • 105304 Hydrologie

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