A series of visualizations of the concept "combo diasters."
Climate change has led to an increased frequency of extreme weather, such as hurricanes, that are growing more intense. Hurricanes can flood residential homes, destroy infrastrucutre, and result in the loss of life. In August 2023, the National Hurricane Centered issued its first tropical storm watch for Southern California.
Rising global temperatures, driven by climate change, increase the range of suitable habitat for vectors such as arthopods, mammals, plants, and fungi. As a result, incidences of vectore-borne diseases increase.
Katie Vo. 30 August 2023, "Combo Disasters Visualizations", Disaster STS Network, Platform for Experimental Collaborative Ethnography, last modified 30 August 2023, accessed 28 November 2024. http://465538.bc062.asia/content/combo-disasters-visualizations
Climate change drives the increased frequencies of extreme heat which enhances evaporation, dries out soil, and exacerbates droughts. This combo disaster also limts water availability. This is an image of Lake Oroville in Calfornia's Central Valley experiencing a drought in 2015.