Integrated Risk Analysis Frame for Marine Disasters in China Coastal Area

摘要

A frame of integrated risk analysis for marine disasters in China coastal area is outlined in this paper, which follows a five-step assessment approach: a) partitioning the China coastal area, b) identification of marine hazards risk, c) estimation of marine hazards risk, d) assessment of vulnerability to marine hazards, and e) estimation of marine disasters losses risk in China coastal area. The author also briefly summarizes assessment contents and discusses the optional methods in each step listed above.