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Data-Driven Approaches for Predicting Natural Disasters

by James Harris 1,*
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James Harris
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TET  2021, 20; 3(1), 20; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20210616
Received: 9 April 2021 / Accepted: 21 May 2021 / Published Online: 16 June 2021

Abstract

This paper delves into the realm of data-driven approaches for predicting natural disasters, emphasizing the significance of leveraging big data analytics and statistical models to improve early warning systems. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods, the necessity for accurate and timely predictions has become more critical than ever. The abstract outlines the challenges faced in the field and the potential of data-driven methodologies to overcome these obstacles. It discusses various data sources, including satellite imagery, meteorological records, and seismic data, and examines how these datasets can be integrated and processed to predict the occurrence and magnitude of natural disasters. Furthermore, the paper explores the use of machine learning algorithms, such as neural networks and decision trees, in enhancing prediction accuracy. It highlights the importance of cross-validation and validation sets in assessing the performance of these models. Finally, the abstract concludes with a discussion on the ethical considerations and limitations of data-driven approaches in predicting natural disasters and suggests future research directions.


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Harris, J. Data-Driven Approaches for Predicting Natural Disasters. Transactions on Engineering and Technology, 2021, 3, 20. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20210616
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Harris J. Data-Driven Approaches for Predicting Natural Disasters. Transactions on Engineering and Technology; 2021, 3(1):20. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20210616
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Harris, James 2021. "Data-Driven Approaches for Predicting Natural Disasters" Transactions on Engineering and Technology 3, no.1:20. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20210616
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Harris, J. (2021). Data-Driven Approaches for Predicting Natural Disasters. Transactions on Engineering and Technology, 3(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tet.20210616

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