Effects of damaging hydrogeological events on people throughout 15 years in a Mediterranean region

摘要: Abstract. Damaging Hydrogeological Events (DHE) are defined as rainy periods during which landslides and floods can damage people. The paper investigated the effects of DHE on people living in Calabria (southern Italy) period 2000–2014, using data coming from systematic survey regional newspapers. Data about fatalities , injured involved (not killed neither hurt) were stored database named PEOPLE, made three sections: (1) event identification, (2) victim-event interaction, (3) effects outcomes highlighted vulnerability factors related to gender age: males more frequently (75 %) than females (25 %), older (average age 49 years) (40.1 years) (40.5 years). average ages (67.5 years), (43.4 years) (44.6 years) higher same values assessed for males, maybe indicating that younger tended be cautious same-age while showed an intrinsic greater vulnerability. Involved fatalities, perhaps because show promptness react dangerous situations. In study region, caused (67.9 %), (55 %) (55.3 %) landslides. Fatalities injuries mainly occurred outdoor, especially along roads, most dynamic was dragged by flood, causing majority (71.4 %). These used strengthen strategies aimed at saving people, customise warning campaigns according local risk features people's behaviour. results improve understanding potential impacts geo-hydrological hazards population increase awareness among both administrators citizens.