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09. Measuring Flood Loss Exposure is a Multi-Dimensional Challenge

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Dr. Andrew Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Fathom, said building hydrodynamic flood accurately takes high-quality data and computing power.

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08. In Measuring Loss Exposure, Building Characteristics Matter

Dr. Frank Lavelle, Vice President and Principal Engineer, Applied Research Associates (ARA), said factors such as building height, roof shapes and construction, the types of openings and more are predictors of vulnerability to damage.
 

04. Earthquake Impact Varies by the Quality of Soil

David Gregory, Senior Product Manager, CoreLogic, said the earthquake component of the on-demand modeling includes extensive soil modeling, which provides information about soil liquifaction and other complications.

 

10. Climate, Flood Defenses Affect Flood Scenarios

Dr. Andrew Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Fathom, said the company's analysis also accounts for climate developments and a uniquely detailed database of flood defenses.
 

06. Wind Speed Is Just One Measure of a Hurricane's Force

Dr. Frank Lavelle, Vice President and Principal Engineer, Applied Research Associates (ARA), said central pressures are a factor in more accurately determining the likely impact of storms.