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Reducing uncertainties with catastrophe models
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Smith, John M. ‌
Reducing uncertainties with catastrophe models / by John M. Smith
In order to manage a risk, the nature of the risk must be fully understood. But when it comes to natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes, risk managers are faced with many uncerteinties. A catastrophe model combines a lot of scientific information with mathematical techniques to simulate natural events and the outcomes
En: Risk Management. - New York : The Risk and Insurance Management Society. - Vol. 47, nº 2 February 2000; p. 23-26
1. Catástrofes naturales ‌. 2. Modelos de simulación ‌. 3. Gerencia de riesgos ‌. 4. Prevención de accidentes mayores ‌. 5. Proteccion de personas ‌. I. Risk and Insurance Management Society ‌. II. Title.