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  • Disaster impact databases are vital for research, policy, and decision-making.
  • Understanding data collection methodologies and quality is essential for valid database use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare data collection and measurement differences between the Australian Disaster Mapper (AIDRKH) and the international Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT).
  • To identify variations in how Australian disasters are captured and measured by these key databases.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative descriptive review was conducted.
  • The Disaster Mapper (hosted on AIDRKH) and EM-DAT were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Substantial variations exist in the identification and classification of disasters across hazard impacts and types.
  • A lack of structured data for systematic reporting of contextual and impact variables was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Differences in disaster databases can affect reporting, academic analysis, and knowledge management for disaster policy.
  • Recommends consistent reporting methods aligned with international classification standards to enhance the Australian database's validity and utility.