Rethinking How We Characterize and Communicate Risk

Thursday, 1:30-3:00 p.m., Pine

Probabilistic analysis of risk dominates our current approach to hazard preparedness and mitigation. But dwelling on probability and likelihood may actually be counterproductive. This session will examine alternate ways to characterize and analyze risk (e.g., “possibilistic” analysis) and will discuss methods of effectively communicating this risk and uncertainty, especially in the context of climate change.

Jeffrey LazoPaula Gori, Moderator
U.S. Geological Survey

 

Michael Smith Michael Smith, Panelist
University of Virginia

 

Wesley ShawWesley Shaw, Panelist
Blueurchin Consulting

 

Picture UnavailableLynn Highland, Panelist
U.S. Geological Survey National Landslide Information Center

 

 

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