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In recent decades, the global cost of natural disasters has increased substantially. There are several trends in society and nature that suggest this pattern may continue, with more frequent mega-disasters occurring in the future. In particular, risk perception that is at odds with the "reala" risk underlies the process of risk transference which encourages development that increases long-term vulnerability.
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