Volume 61, 2024 | Natural hazard impacts on technological systems and infrastructures (EGU2022 NH9.5 session)
EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria, 23–27 May 2022
Editor(s): Elena Petrova, Maria Bostenaru Dan, Orsolya Kegyes-Brassai, and Margherita D Ayala
Critical infrastructures and other technological systems such as transportation systems,
telecommunication networks, power lines, pipelines, and reservoirs are at risk of natural hazards (e.g. earthquakes, floods, landslides, wildfires) in many urban and rural areas worldwide. A key to safe and affordable operations of these types of infrastructures is in-depth knowledge of their exposure and vulnerability to natural hazards and the impact of damage experienced either locally or across the network. Fundamental understanding of hazard and risk involves (a) systematic identification, monitoring, and mapping of potential infrastructure exposure; (b) integrated assessment of impact as a result of damage,
repair, and/or mitigation; (c) indirect losses from infrastructure disruption and synergistic effects; and (d) consideration of interactions between hazards and/or cascades of hazards. This SI welcomes contributions with a focus on natural hazards risk assessment for critical infrastructures and technological systems, as well as compilation of databases to record impact and elements at risk. We also encourage abstracts addressing the development and application of tools for cost modelling. The SI is dedicated to contributions with
national, regional, and local perspectives and intends to bring together experts from science and practice as well as young scientists.
Volume 61, 2024 | Natural hazard impacts on technological systems and infrastructures (EGU2022 NH9.5 session)
EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria, 23–27 May 2022
Editor(s): Elena Petrova, Maria Bostenaru Dan, Orsolya Kegyes-Brassai, and Margherita D Ayala
Critical infrastructures and other technological systems such as transportation systems,
telecommunication networks, power lines, pipelines, and reservoirs are at risk of natural hazards (e.g. earthquakes, floods, landslides, wildfires) in many urban and rural areas worldwide. A key to safe and affordable operations of these types of infrastructures is in-depth knowledge of their exposure and vulnerability to natural hazards and the impact of damage experienced either locally or across the network. Fundamental understanding of hazard and risk involves (a) systematic identification, monitoring, and mapping of potential infrastructure exposure; (b) integrated assessment of impact as a result of damage,
repair, and/or mitigation; (c) indirect losses from infrastructure disruption and synergistic effects; and (d) consideration of interactions between hazards and/or cascades of hazards. This SI welcomes contributions with a focus on natural hazards risk assessment for critical infrastructures and technological systems, as well as compilation of databases to record impact and elements at risk. We also encourage abstracts addressing the development and application of tools for cost modelling. The SI is dedicated to contributions with
national, regional, and local perspectives and intends to bring together experts from science and practice as well as young scientists.
07 Jun 2023
A conceptual model for the estimation of flood damage to power grids
Panagiotis Asaridis and Daniela Molinari
Adv. Geosci., 61, 1–21, https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-61-1-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-61-1-2023, 2023
Short summary
Short summary
This paper presents a conceptual model for the estimation of flood damage to power grids and reviews the available methodologies, to better understand current modelling approaches, challenges, and limitations. The model adopts an interdisciplinary and multi-scale evaluation approach to handle the complex damage mechanisms and capture the cascading effects. In doing so, it adapts to different geographical and economic contexts, allowing stakeholders to implement comprehensive damage assessments.