Global Multihazard Frequency and Distribution
Entry ID: CIESIN_CHRR_NDH_MULTI_HFD

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Summary
Abstract: Global Multihazard Frequency and Distribution is a 2.5 minute grid presenting a simple multihazard index based solely on summated single-hazard decile values. The hazards of interest include cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, floods, landslides, and volcanoes. This data set is further enriched by the inclusion of data pertaining to population, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and transportation ... View entire text

Purpose: To provide insight into the frequency and distribution of multihazard events.
Related URL
Description: Data download page.

Description: Maps in PDF and PNG formats.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 85.0   S: -58.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Center for Hazards and Risk Research (CHRR)/Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University, and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank
Dataset Title: Global Multihazard Frequency and Distribution
Dataset Release Date: 2005
Dataset Release Place: Palisades, NY
Dataset Publisher: Center for Hazards and Risk Research (CHRR)/Columbia University
Version: 1.00
Data Presentation Form: raster, map
Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/ndh-multihazard-frequency...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2000-01-01
Stop Date: 2000-01-01
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 0.0417 Decimal degrees
Longitude Resolution: 0.0417 Decimal degrees
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
Originating Center
Data Center
Earth Observation Center, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.eorc.jaxa.jp/en/index.html

Data Center Personnel
Name: JAXA EOC USER SERVICES
Phone: +81-49-298-1262
Fax: N/A
Email: orderdesk at eoc.jaxa.jp
Contact Address:
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Earth Observation Center
City: 1401 NUMANOUE OHASHI HATOYAMA-MACHI
Province or State: HIKI-GUN SAITAMA-KEN
Postal Code: 350-0302
Country: JAPAN
Distribution
Distribution Media: DVD-R

Distribution Media: Online Download
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2012-08-21
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-09-10

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