A geological survey subsequently raised the relocation cost to $5.8 billion.
Few theoretical frameworks relating to household relocation willingness in geological hazard-threat areas have been developed.
Some farming households have gradually broken away from the limits of land that provides sustainable livelihoods, and are aware of the threat of geological disasters, carrying out spontaneous relocation.
Seismologists study geologic events and geological time.
However, the latter two cases evacuation in the event of geological disasters to emergency shelters, and temporary relocation under potential threat of disasters (such as during torrential rains) that may or may not become permanent do not imply the same level of permanency. 2.
"Although the Three Gorges project provides huge comprehensive benefits, urgent problems must be resolved regarding the smooth relocation of residents, ecological protection and geological disaster prevention," the Council said.
"Although the Three Gorges project provides huge comprehensive benefits, urgent problems must be resolved regarding the smooth relocation of residents, ecological protection and geological disaster prevention," the statement said.
This study is a continuation of Xu et al. (2017a) on "Influences of Sense of Place on Farming Households' Relocation Willingness in Areas Threatened by Geological Disasters: Evidence from China" published in this journal.
The study contributes to the literature by improving our understanding of the relationship of sense of place to the relocation willingness of farming households in geological hazard-threatened villages in rural China.
Thus, when farming households' willingness to relocate in the face of geological disasters, especially under government's compulsory order, is discussed, government's standards for compensation and relocation assistance, households' own perception, abilities, and social networks, and other factors should be considered comprehensively.
