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1 Illustrations, graphs, tables Careful use will enhance your work. Lists and tables Conceptual flow chart / diagram Data graphs (time series, correlation, etc.) Maps photos

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7 The conceptual structure of the International Land Science Program See: GLP (2005) Science Plan and Implementation Strategy. IGBP Report No. 53/IHDP Report No. 19. IGBP Secretariat, Stockholm. 64pp.

8 Natural Events System Human use System Hurricane Flood Earthquake Tsunami wildfire Populations Agriculture Settlement Transportation Housing Natural HazardImpactsResponse Prevention: modify the event (Dams, levees, cloud seeding, etc.) Magnitude, frequency, duration, extent Adapt: reduce human vulnerability: (building codes, land use regulations, etc.) economic loss Spread / Share the Loss: Disaster aid, insurance Vulnerability

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