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Geographical dimensions of risk management

the contribution of spatial planning and Geo-ICT to risk reduction

Geographical dimensions of risk management

the contribution of spatial planning and Geo-ICT to risk reduction

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Land use or land-use changes can trigger or generate hazards and affect the potential consequences of these hazards. Deforestation can trigger land slides, for example, and land reclamation or levee construction can increase flood hazards downstream. New dwellings in or near forests can trigger wildfires, especially if home owners fail to prioritise fire safety measures. In addition, if land is used for industrial activities, new technological hazards, such as the risks resulting from the storage or production of hazardous materials, can be introduced into the environment. Moreover, land-use changes can increase damage potential. Residential developments in hazard-prone areas, such as areas prone to flooding or earthquakes, can negatively affect the number of properties and people exposed to hazards. Consequently, spatial planning activities that are concerned with influencing land use by locating physical structures and activities such as agriculture, recreation or industry within a territory (Couclelis, 2005; Tewdwr-Jones, 2001) can result in new or increased safety risks in a particular area.

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OrganisatieSaxion
AfdelingAcademie Leefomgeving
LectoraatRisicobeheersing
Datum2011-04-01
TypeRapport
TaalEngels

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