Natural disaster includes earthquake, landslide, hurricane, tornado, eruptions of volcanoes, fires / wild fire, flood and cyclones, etc. ��R'B�s�ҤJ56n����4���X"Yp�6p�MlL�9�i�7�|y�TF�����:x�����>���z���u�j�����f9��K KsAtW#�2!�+-�b^�� ��7d�F�2u 4 0 obj Human induced disasters include wars, deforestation, unplanned growth or constructions and other actions affecting life. BOSTON, July 29, 2020 — Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide (AIR) announced the release of its updated Tropical Cyclone and Earthquake Models for the Caribbean. These models will provide insurers and reinsurers with a comprehensive view of risk across 29 countries and territories in the region.
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“These new fault data along with a more comprehensive understanding of the tectonics of the Caribbean region overall allow researchers to better identify faults that may rupture in multi-segment ruptures.”In addition, recent research has revealed that ground motion from earthquakes can be amplified or dampened by as much as two- or three-times, depending on the soil type at the affected location. %PDF-1.5 3 0 obj In meteorology, a cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. Boston, July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide (AIR) announced the release of its updated Tropical Cyclone and Earthquake Models for the Caribbean. The AIR Tropical Cyclone and Earthquake Models for the Caribbean are available in the 2020 releases of Touchstone ® and Touchstone Re catastrophe risk management systems. “Working with local experts, AIR has been able to make innovative advancements in modeling and promote resilience in the region after observing firsthand the devastation left after significant hurricanes and earthquakes.”The AIR Tropical Cyclone Model for the Caribbean provides a realistic view of tropical cyclone risk and an updated stochastic catalog reflects current historical data, as well as new features and capabilities, including support for additional lines of business such as large industrial facilities, infrastructure, marine lines, a detailed view of the temporal and spatial variation of vulnerability, and high-resolution damage functions that can estimate losses even when not all the building characteristics are known.
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