Journal of Geography  & Natural Disasters
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Department of Geography, University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas, USA

Publications

• Research Article   
  Population Recovery in U.S. Communities Affected by Tornadoes, 2000-2010
  Author(s): Michel Stimers*, Bimal Kanti Paul, Shakil Kashem, Max Lu and Mohmmad Sharif
  
  We investigated the demographic changes in American communities impacted by tornadoes from 2000 to 2010, exploring the factors influencing population recovery in tornado-affected communities, considering short-term (within one year) and long-term (2–10 years) outcomes. To identify significant contributors to population recovery, we analyzed seven predictor variables using logistic regression models, including tornado strength, community size, population trend and state status (Sunbelt or Snowbelt). The data encompassed 516 tornado-affected communities across the conterminous United States. Our findings revealed that about 55.81% of the communities experienced no significant population change immediately after the tornado event. However, 44.19% of the communities witnessed a population decline and only 10.66% fully recovered within 2–10 years. Results i.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2167-0587.23.13.289

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