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

Year: 2024
Type: editorial
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.
DOI: 10.5194/nhess-24-3291-2024
Authors: Wolfgang Schwanghart, Ankit Agarwal, Kristen Cook, Ugur Ozturk, Roopam Shukla, Sven Fuchs
Institutions: University of Potsdam, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Institut des Sciences de la Terre, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Université Grenoble Alpes, GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, BOKU University
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,553
OpenAlex ID: W4402935572
Cites: 51
Cited by: 3
Related to: 10