Integrated natural disasters risk management in tourism destination—A case study of 5.12 WenChuan Earthquake

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinliang Ye ◽  
Jiahong Wen ◽  
Peiyi Ding
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake

scholarly journals The Point Bonitation Method and Its Adaptation in Risk Studies: A Case Study in Sri Lanka’s Cities in the Coastal Zone

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2060
Author(s):  
Dorota Rucińska ◽  
Martyna Zagrzejewska
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Economic Geography ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Specific Result ◽  
Weighting Method ◽  
Tsunami Risk

Article proposes using weighting method named the Point Bonitation Method, a popular interdisciplinary method, especially in the tourism and socio-economic geography, for giving optional direction to further researching tsunami risk. This method qualifies and quantifies those factors that lead to natural disasters so that it is possible to make comparisons with their roles in disaster areas. This case study in Sri Lanka shows a specific result that is quantification of vulnerability by regions and can be used and developed locally for disaster risk management and reduction. This paper presents discussion about other possible reasons of high risk in regions.

scholarly journals Importance of Insurance Mechanisms in Natural Disasters' Risk Mitigation: A case study in Indiav

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangram Kishor Patel ◽  
Saradiya Mukherjee ◽  
Ankit Nanda
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Disaster Insurance ◽  
Sustained Effort ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Introduction: This study aims to understand the dynamics of insurance as a risk management tool for natural disasters in India. It further explores different strategies and programs for disaster insurance adopted by the Indian government and highlights these initiatives' gaps. Methods: The authors conducted both offline and online desk reviews to understand the dynamics of insurance mechanisms and government strategies. They conducted a narrative review of existing literature, including peer-reviewed articles, thematic books, and government and non-governmental reports from diverse sources. Results: The review clearly shows that despite the various types of natural disasters the country faces, the coverage of disaster insurance in India remains low. It outlines the importance of insurance as a risk management tool, especially for the most vulnerable sections of society living in rural parts. The review further highlights the benefits of different government schemes and strategies while at the same time highlighting the gaps in these schemes. Conclusion: The review calls for an urgent and sustained effort to increase the number of individuals insured against natural disasters in the country by addressing the policy shortcomings and engaging with the communities and the private sector to understand their respective needs. The review also underlines the importance of creating awareness regarding disaster insurance among the wider population. Furthermore, it calls for a comprehensive disaster management plan with insurance as one of its pillars.

Distinct Element Modelling of a Landslide Triggered by the 5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 2533-2551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi-Chen Song ◽  
Lian-Heng Zhao ◽  
Liang Li ◽  
Yingbin Zhang ◽  
Gaopeng Tang
Keyword(s):  
Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
Distinct Element ◽  
Element Modelling ◽  
Distinct Element Modelling ◽  
5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake

Characteristics of Shuiboxia Landslide Triggered by the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake in China

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 776-779
Author(s):  
Min Xia ◽  
Guang Ming Ren ◽  
Sheng Di Lv
Keyword(s):  
Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
2008 Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
North West ◽  
5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
Mechanism Of Landslide ◽  
Earthquake Numerical Simulation ◽  
Zone Deformation ◽  
Sliding Zone

This paper presents a case study detailing the characteristics and mechanism of Shuiboxia landslide revival induced by the earthquake located in Bailongjiang River, 700 m upstream of the Shuiboxia Dam, in North West of China. After the“5.12”Wenchuan earthquake, landslide revived entirely and downstream zone cracked quite evidently. Based on the regional geology background, detailedly researched the deformation and mechanism of landslide. The research manifested that landslide revival is attributed to cumulative effect of seismic shaking resulting in reducing of strength parameters of the sliding zone, deformation were affected by the landform and evident amplification effect of landslide under the earthquake. Numerical simulation adequately explained the mechanism of landslide revival.

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