Reducing uncertainties with catastrophe models

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<abstract>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</abstract>
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<text>Vol. 47, nº 2 February 2000; p. 23-26</text>
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