California Wildfire: How Large Can the Losses Be?
California's increasing wildfire losses are examined, focusing on major historical events, potential extreme urban conflagrations, and the rising risks associated with population growth and wildfire suppression policies.
web.archive.orgThe fact that US hurricanes now present a fatality risk no greater than lightning illustrates how their toll has been reduced by satellites, advanced public warnings, and evacuations. At the same time, there are reasons for concern, as both the annual worldwide frequency of natural disasters and their economic cost have been increasing. We can say
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