Challenges Associated with Creeping Disasters in Disaster Risk Science and Practice: Considering Disaster Onset Dynamics

Abstract In this article, we set out to reconcile a general conceptualization of disaster temporalities by drawing on the epitome example creeping disaster, namely famine. Our argument is driven recognition that slowly manifesting impacts pose distinct challenges for decision makers and researchers while there tendency literature overlook role onset dynamics. More specifically as starting point, identify four key themes merit particular attention when dealing with disasters: (1) our understanding phenomenon; (2) measurement operationalization; (3) early warning response; (4) management termination. By integrating conceptual discussions famine scholarship—a phenomenon often excluded from mainstream research—this article provides fresh perspectives science well number implications how think about risk reduction.