Natural Hazards and Disasters [2 Volumes]: From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires

by Paul, Bimal Kanti
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ISBN: 9781440862137
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Natural Hazards and Disasters explores the sometimes harsh effects of nature on human life. Covering both human and physical factors of disasters, the book discusses the physical science behind specific types of hazards and disasters--such as blizzards and tsunamis--their affect on human life, how damage is mitigated or prevented, recovery and reconstruction, and any research and technology currently being used for managing or even eliminate the hazards.

Written by experts in the field, the book also explores a variety of extreme events from around the world, including the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake (New Zealand), the 2017-2018 Thomas Fire (U.S.), and the 2018 Kerala Flood (India). Spotlights throughout the book highlight the world's major international and nonprofit aid agencies, like the Salvation Army and Oxfam, that assist disaster victims.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Paul, Bimal Kanti
  • ISBN: 9781440862137
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 10.30 x 2.00
  • Number Of Pages: 703
  • Publication Year: 2020

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