Why Wildfires Can Increase Social Vulnerability

03/28/20

“How is it that wildfires can increase social vulnerability?”

Social vulnerability can be a factor of many things, such as employment opportunities, education level, and monetary income. However, disasters can also be a larger factor. In dry and forested areas such as Northern California, wildfires can wreak havoc on communities, adding to this problem. This is Why Wildfires Can Increase Social Vulnerability.

• Earth/Climate science
• Policy