Assignment 4: Group Project – Why did it happen?

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In this section, analyze natural and social processes that led to the disaster and the effectiveness of risk reduction measures implemented during and after the event (emergency, recovery and mitigation measures).

• Hazard analysis: (1) Explain the type(s) of hazard that affected your study area (e.g., flooding, earthquake, wildfire, epidemics, cyber-attack, etc.). Consider compound hazards such as earthquakes inducing dam failure, and intense rains on recently burned lands (floods after fire), which may be an issue for your study area. (2) Consider the likely effects of climate change on hydrometeorological hazards (if its the case) in your study area. (3) Describe the magnitude and frequency of this type of event: (a) was it a big event? and (b) are these types of events common in your study area? (frequency) summarize the history of this type of hazards affecting your study area in a timeline as well as narrative text.
• Exposure and vulnerability analysis: For a suitably sized subset of your study area, (1) document the process of urbanization, first using US Geological Survey topographic maps to demonstrate progressive urbanization in the 20th century, then more recent satellite imagery to document additional urbanization since about 2000, and (2) analyze issues related to vulnerability. Describe different types of vulnerability that are relevant to your case study (physical, social, institutional, contextual, etc.).
• Risk reduction measures: Provide a description of relevant risk reduction measures taken during the event (emergency management measures and, after the event, recovery and mitigation measures). Mitigation measures can include structural measures taken to reduce risk (e.g., levees or dams in the case of floods), but also nonstructural measures (e.g., land use planning or risk communication).

The Assignment 4 paper, written by the team, should be 3-4 pages (12-point font, single-spaced), not including figures and references. (Deadline: Mar 10)

Rubric

Assignment 4 rubric

Assignment 4 rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Hazard analysis (1.25 pts)

Type of hazard

Climate change impact (when applicable)

Magnitude and frequency

1.25 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

1.25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Exposure and vulnerability analysis

Exposure / urbanization

Vulnerability analysis

1.25 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

1.25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Risk reduction measures

Emergency management

Structural measures

Nonstructural measures

1.25 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

1.25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Figures, formatting, and references

1.25 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No