Earthquake preparation and risk perception: The case of high school students in Mexico city

T. Gouzeva, G. Santos-Reyes, J. R. Santos-Reyes

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Abstract

An earthquake only becomes a disaster when affects a human community that is exposed and vulnerable to it. Further, some authors argued that “an earthquake is an event that can be prepared for in advance” (Turner, 1976). This is clearly seen when looking at the consequences of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal in 25 April 2015 (Parry & Linning, 2015). It is believed that the quake killed over 5,500 people and injured 11,200 more.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRisk, Reliability and Safety
Subtitle of host publicationInnovating Theory and Practice - Proceedings of the 26th European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2016
EditorsLesley Walls, Matthew Revie, Tim Bedford
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages41
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)9781138029972
StatePublished - 2017
Event26th European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2016 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 25 Sep 201629 Sep 2016

Publication series

NameRisk, Reliability and Safety: Innovating Theory and Practice - Proceedings of the 26th European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2016

Conference

Conference26th European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period25/09/1629/09/16

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