Modeling tsunami damage in Aceh: a reply

Louis Iverson; Anantha M. Prasad

doi:10.1007/s10980-007-9180-9

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Modeling tsunami damage in Aceh: a reply

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Authors:

Louis Iverson, Anantha M. Prasad

Year:

2008

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-007-9180-9

Source:

Landscape Egology. 23: 7-10.

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Abstract

In reply to the critique of Baird and Kerr, we emphasize that our model is a generalized vulnerability model, built from easily acquired data from anywhere in the world, to identify areas with probable susceptibility to large tsunamis--and discuss their other criticisms in detail. We also show that a rejection of the role of trees in helping protect vulnerable areas is not justified in light of existing evidence.

Keywords

coastal forests, tsunami vulnerability, random forest, Aceh, mangrove

Citation

Iverson, Louis R.; Prasad, Anantha M. 2008. Modeling tsunami damage in Aceh: a reply. Landscape Egology. 23: 7-10.