Chapter 2 - Vulnerability Components
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This chapter covers building vulnerability,which is a vital component in catastrophe modelling. Vulnerability is one of the key elements whichenable us to look at the impacts of natural hazards on the built environment.This encompasses how much a building, whether commercial or residential, canwithstand from such events, as well as the financial implications.