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    Ilan Kelman

  2. University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

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Kelman, I., Khan, S. Progressive climate change and disasters: island perspectives. Nat Hazards 69, 1131–1136 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-013-0721-z

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