Quoting IU News: "As extreme weather increases in frequency and damages done, so does a phenomenon known as “cascading hazards.” These hazards, such as the North Carolina landslides triggered by Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic rainfall in 2024, make it tricky for insurers and communities to adequately calculate risk from future environmental disasters.
Indiana University Bloomington professor Brian Yanites studies cascading hazards and advocates for improved models so communities can prepare for future weather threats."
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