Department of Geography

Research: James K. Mitchell
Hazards and Disasters

James K. Mitchell researches the human dimensions of hazards and disasters.
His research encompasses how societies assess and manage hazards, the unevenness of public interest in disasters, and lessons that can be learned from catastrophes such as the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis.

Distinquishing between being at risk and being vulnerable to risk


Mass media's impact on post-disaster donations


World Conference on Disaster Reduction Pre-confernece concerns


World Conference on Disaster Reduction Post-conference directions

Information and Resources

• USAID overview map Jan 18, 2005
  
• UNICEF overview map Jan 28, 2005
  
• Khao Lak before/after images Sace Imaging
  
• Southeast Asia Plates
  
• BBC maps - worst affected areas
  
• NOAA info on Indonesian Tsunami
  
• NOAA info on Tsunamis
  
• USGS info on Tsunamis

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