Tropical cyclone risk perceptions in Darwin,Australia: a comparison of different residential groups |
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Authors: | Geraldine M Li |
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Institution: | (1) Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University, Bldg. 48A, Linnaeus Way, Canberra, ACT, 0200, Australia |
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Abstract: | Different individuals and groups perceive risk differently. This can significantly affect risk management and mitigation practices
and requirements. This paper presents findings from a study of tropical cyclone risk perceptions in the city of Darwin in
the Northern Territory of Australia. Primary in-depth interview data and other secondary data are analysed, focussing in particular
on wind damage, storm surge and life safety risk perceptions of residents since Cyclone Tracy, which impacted in 1974, and
perceptions of future climate change as it relates to tropical cyclone risk. The analysis reveals that a number of perceptions
prevail. In particular, the study reveals a wide difference of perceptions between short-term residents (Group 1) and long-term
and expert residents (Group 2) in relation to wind damage, storm surge and life safety risk. It also reveals a large division
between laypersons (Group 3) and expert residents’ (Group 4) perceptions of climate change risk as it relates to tropical
cyclone risk. The author recommends that flexible, multiple and integrative management and mitigation approaches are required
to deal with such different perceptions and divisions in the resident population. |
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Keywords: | Tropical cyclone Risk perception Wind damage Storm surge Life safety Climate change Darwin Cyclone Tracy |
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