Prediction Analysis of Natural Disasters Using Machine Learning

Prediction Analysis of Natural Disasters Using Machine Learning

P. Ramkumar, R. Uma, D. Satishkumar, J. Anitha Ruth, S. Harikrishna
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 11
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2280-2.ch007
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Abstract

At present, the entire world has suffered a lot due to natural calamities such as torrential rain flows, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, as well as global warming. Natural disasters create issues for the livelihoods of all the people. Many people may lose their belongings, and their life too. Some of these disasters may even lead to the spread of some kinds of diseases, which may affect people later. Although technology has grown in all the fields, prediction of the natural disaster becomes tedious for all researchers. Nowadays, machine learning algorithms provide a feasible solution for social issues. So, this chapter addresses the performances of decision tree and K-means algorithms to predict the natural disaster and analyze the performance.
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Introduction

Dangers to human life, property, and the environment are all heightened by the complexity and fluidity of natural disasters. It can be difficult for conventional methods of prediction to capture the complex interplay of factors that leads to these occurrences. For more precise and timely predictions of natural disasters, machine learning's capacity to sift through massive datasets in search of hidden patterns holds great promise.

Countless towns have been affected by natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires. Timely and precise forecast of these events is vital for implementing effective disaster management measures. Machine learning algorithms are investigated in this study article for their potential use in foreseeing multiple forms of natural disasters. This research intends to strengthen early warning systems, improve predictive accuracy, and aid in the development of more robust disaster preparedness plans by utilizing a wide variety of datasets, including meteorological, seismic, and environmental data.

Mitigating the effects of these catastrophes requires accurate forecast and prompt action. Natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and tsunamis are all covered in depth in this article, which examines the use of machine learning algorithms in disaster prediction. The potential of machine learning models to improve predictive accuracy is investigated by utilizing a wide variety of datasets and attributes, leading to more efficient catastrophe prevention and mitigation plans.

Motivation

The impetus behind this research lies in using the potential of machine learning to increase the accuracy and lead time of natural disaster predictions. It is the goal of this research to shed light on the many uses and difficulties of applying machine learning algorithms to disaster prediction by evaluating and synthesizing the existing literature on various natural catastrophes.

Unraveling the complex link between protein structure and function depends on our ability to predict their natural disarray. Intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) are emerging as prospective therapeutic targets, hence it is important to have a deeper understanding of their prevalence and implications in order to build effective drug development strategies.

Importance of Predicting Natural Disaster

It is crucial to have a strategy for forecasting, so, it is essential to have a method for predicting the abnormality that occurs naturally in proteins. Such forecasts are useful for directing experimental research, understanding disease causes, and guiding medication discovery aimed at disordered areas of proteins. Biological data might be extremely complex, but machine learning techniques can help us make sense of it all, opening up a promising new route for detecting protein dysfunction.

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Techniques Of Machine Learning To Predict Natural Disasters

Predictive models are developed using a range of machine learning algorithms, including support vector machines (SVM), decision trees (DT), random forests (RF), neural networks (NN), and ensemble methods. The algorithms are tailored to the specific challenges of disaster prediction for each type of natural calamity.

Earthquakes

Predictions of earthquake occurrence, magnitude, and regional impact using machine learning algorithms are being explored. Both the unpredictability of earthquakes and the scarcity of properly labelled earthquake data are discussed as obstacles in the study. Large-scale destruction and human casualties can be the result of earthquakes. Predicting seismic events early and accurately is critical for good disaster management. The purpose of this study is to improve earthquake prediction models by employing machine learning techniques.

Floods

In order to forecast floods, it is necessary to examine historical trends of precipitation, river levels, and land use. This study assesses the efficacy of machine learning models in flood prediction, underlining the significance of real-time data integration and model flexibility. Threats to both human lives and physical infrastructure are posed by floods brought on by heavy rain, overflowing rivers, or storm surges. Predicting the occurrence of floods in a timely manner and with sufficient accuracy is crucial for developing preventative measures and protecting communities. In order to improve flood prediction models, the focus of this study is on applying machine learning methods.

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