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Title:

Loss of Life in the United States Associated with Recent Atlantic Tropical Cyclones

Abstract:

Freshwater floods caused more than half of US deaths directly associated with tropical cyclones or their remnants during the 30-year period from 1970-1999. Most fatalities occurred in inland counties. Statistical summary of casualties, reasons for losses, and review of efforts to mitigate threats.

Source(s):

Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, Vol. 81, No. 9

Date: 2000

Author:

Rappaport

Keywords:


Flooding

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