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Natural Hazards and Disasters
Bimal Kanti Paul
其他書名
From Avalanches and Climate Change to Water Spouts and Wildfires [2 volumes]
出版Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2020-12-07
主題Nature / Natural DisastersScience / Earth Sciences / GeographySocial Science / Disasters & Disaster ReliefScience / General
ISBN9798216121794
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=M6nOEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋This two-volume encyclopedia provides the science behind such heart-pumping geophysical hazards as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, cyclones, and floods, as well as authoritative entries on notable natural disasters around the world and the agencies that help those they impact.

Natural Hazards and Disasters explores the sometimes harsh effects of nature on human life. The set discusses the physical science behind specific types of hazards and disasters (such as blizzards and tsunamis), their impact on our lives, how damage is mitigated or prevented, recovery and reconstruction, and the current research and technology used for managing or even eliminating the hazards.

Written by experts in the field, the set also explores a variety of extreme events from around the world, including the 2010–2011 Christchurch Earthquakes (New Zealand), the 2017–2018 Thomas Fire (United States), and the 2018 Kerala Floods (India). Also covered are the world's major international and nonprofit aid agencies, like the Salvation Army and Oxfam, that assist disaster victims.