Uses specific indices like Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) for earthquakes and the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) for droughts.
Below is a deep review of the atlas's structure, core methodologies, and its significance in modern disaster management. 🌎 Overview & Core Focus
Instead of focusing purely on physical climate data, it actively calculates the expected annual mortality, the number of affected populations, and projected annual economic losses. 📊 Methodological Framework
The atlas leverages the "Disaster-System Theory" to analyze risk. This methodology posits that a disaster does not occur strictly because of a hazard, but due to the intersection of three specific pillars: How the Atlas Measures It