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National Hazards Vulnerability and the Remediation, Restoration and Revitalization of Contaminated Sites – 1. Superfund
Citation:
Summers, Kevin, A. Lamaper, AND K. Buck. National Hazards Vulnerability and the Remediation, Restoration and Revitalization of Contaminated Sites – 1. Superfund. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. Springer-Verlag, New York, NY, , 14, (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-021-01459-w
Impact/Purpose:
The article and associated dataset provide an overlay of the likelihood of natural hazard exposure and Superfund sites (existing and planned). Knowledge of potential natural hazard exposure at these sites is important for long-term revitalization planning and restoration.
Description:
Natural hazards can be prominent and powerful mechanisms that impact the remediation and restoration of contaminated sites and the revitalization of communities associated with these sites. The potential for hazardous material releases following a natural disaster can exacerbate the impact of contaminated sites by causing the release of toxic or hazardous materials and inhibiting the restoration of the site as well as altering the long-term sustainable revitalization of adjacent communities. Disaster-related hazardous releases, particularly in population-dense areas, can create problems as difficult as the original site clean-up. Similarly, exposure of contaminated sites to natural hazards can enhance the probability of future issues associated with the site. This manuscript addresses the co-occurrence of 12 natural hazards (singly and in combination) and individual Superfund sites.
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DOI: National Hazards Vulnerability and the Remediation, Restoration and Revitalization of Contaminated Sites – 1. Superfund