Abstract:Abstract-People are attracted to large cities because of more employment opportunities, convenient facilities, and rich cultural activities. However, large cities are also more vulnerable to natural disasters, which have caused widespread physical destructions, great loss of life and property, and immense havoc. "Which city is less susceptible to natural disasters?" is thus one of the most critical questions one faces when making decisions on travelling or job and business relocation. In this work, we propose … Show more
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