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Data

The core data sets of Natural Disaster Hotspots – A Global Risk Analysis are freely available for downloading.

The data zip archive includes an ASCII text file of the raster data set (*.asc), detailed metadata (*.html), and projection information (*.prj). Where applicable, a dBase table (*.dbf) is also included and should be joined to the raster data using the VALUE item. For instructions on how to import data into specific GIS platforms, consult your software documentation.

Source: Center For Hazards and Risk Research at Columbia University

 

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