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Multi-Hazard Risk
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Definition
Risk generated from multiple hazards and the interrelationships between these hazards (but not considering interrelationships on the vulnerability level).
Source
Zschau. (2017). Where are we with multihazards, multirisks assessment capacities? Available at: https://drmkc.jrc.ec.europa.eu/portals/0/Knowledge/ScienceforDRM/ch02/ch02_subch0205.pdf
See also: Hazard; Hazard Interrelationships; Vulnerability; Disaster Risk
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