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Category : Flood control
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Waterlines
Natural Hazards
Author: Ramesh Singh
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351681206
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Over the years, the interactions between land, ocean, biosphere and atmosphere have increased, mainly due to population growth and anthropogenic activities, which have impacted the climate and weather conditions at local, regional and global scales. Thus, natural hazards related to climate changes have significantly impacted human life and health on different spatio-temporal scales and with socioeconomic bearings. To monitor and analyze natural hazards, satellite data have been widely used in recent years by many developed and developing countries. In an effort to better understand and characterize the various underlying processes influencing natural hazards, and to carry out related impact assessments, Natural Hazards: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides, presents a synthesis of what leading scientists and other professionals know about the impacts and the challenges when coping with climate change. Combining reviews of theories and methods with analysis of case studies, the book gives readers research information and analyses on satellite geophysical data, radar imaging and integrated approaches. It focuses also on dust storms, coastal subsidence and remote sensing mapping. Some case studies explore the roles of remote sensing related to landslides and volcanoes. Overall, improved understanding of the processes leading to these hazardous events will help scientists predict their occurrence. Features Provides information on the physics and physical processes of natural hazards, their monitoring and the mapping of damages associated with these hazards Explains how natural hazards are strongly associated with coupling between land–ocean–atmosphere Includes a comprehensive overview of the role of remote sensing in natural hazards worldwide Examines risk assessment in urban areas through numerical modelling and geoinformation technologies Demonstrates how data analysis can be used to aid in prediction and management of natural hazards
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351681206
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Over the years, the interactions between land, ocean, biosphere and atmosphere have increased, mainly due to population growth and anthropogenic activities, which have impacted the climate and weather conditions at local, regional and global scales. Thus, natural hazards related to climate changes have significantly impacted human life and health on different spatio-temporal scales and with socioeconomic bearings. To monitor and analyze natural hazards, satellite data have been widely used in recent years by many developed and developing countries. In an effort to better understand and characterize the various underlying processes influencing natural hazards, and to carry out related impact assessments, Natural Hazards: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides, presents a synthesis of what leading scientists and other professionals know about the impacts and the challenges when coping with climate change. Combining reviews of theories and methods with analysis of case studies, the book gives readers research information and analyses on satellite geophysical data, radar imaging and integrated approaches. It focuses also on dust storms, coastal subsidence and remote sensing mapping. Some case studies explore the roles of remote sensing related to landslides and volcanoes. Overall, improved understanding of the processes leading to these hazardous events will help scientists predict their occurrence. Features Provides information on the physics and physical processes of natural hazards, their monitoring and the mapping of damages associated with these hazards Explains how natural hazards are strongly associated with coupling between land–ocean–atmosphere Includes a comprehensive overview of the role of remote sensing in natural hazards worldwide Examines risk assessment in urban areas through numerical modelling and geoinformation technologies Demonstrates how data analysis can be used to aid in prediction and management of natural hazards
Geospace Observation of Natural Hazards
Author: Dimitar Ouzounov
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889745252
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889745252
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
The OECD Observer
Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher:
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Category : Developed countries
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Developed countries
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
The Earth Observer
Author:
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Category : Artificial satellites in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Artificial satellites in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Seeding Solutions
Author: Crucible II Group
Publisher: IDRC
ISBN: 0889369267
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Seeding Solutions Volume 1 brings readers up to date on what has changed – scientifically, politically, and environmentally – since the publication in 1994 of the landmark, People, Plants, and Patents.Volume 1 offers policy makers a clear description of the facts, the fights and the flora relevant to the ownership, conservation, and exchange of genetic resources. Readers new to these issues will learn from this book why germplasm is important and how it relates to trade negotiations, intellectual property disputes and food and health security, both nationally and internationally.
Publisher: IDRC
ISBN: 0889369267
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Seeding Solutions Volume 1 brings readers up to date on what has changed – scientifically, politically, and environmentally – since the publication in 1994 of the landmark, People, Plants, and Patents.Volume 1 offers policy makers a clear description of the facts, the fights and the flora relevant to the ownership, conservation, and exchange of genetic resources. Readers new to these issues will learn from this book why germplasm is important and how it relates to trade negotiations, intellectual property disputes and food and health security, both nationally and internationally.
A Failure of Initiative
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Disaster relief
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
The results of the official Congressional investigation into the government's preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Disaster relief
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
The results of the official Congressional investigation into the government's preparation for and response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
CEOS, Committee on Earth Observation Satellites
Author: CEOS Disaster Management Support Group
Publisher:
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Category : Artificial satellites
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Artificial satellites
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Serials Catalog: Titles A-Z
Author: Iowa State University. Library
Publisher:
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Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 954
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 954
Book Description
Disaster and Human History
Author: Benjamin Reilly
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476646899
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Human history is periodically punctuated by natural disasters, from Vesuvius' eruption to the modern-day Covid-19 pandemic. Volcanoes have buried entire cities, earthquakes have reduced structures to smoldering ruins. Floods and cyclones have wreaked havoc on river valleys and coastlines, and desertification and climate change have weakened society's underpinnings. Death tolls are often escalated by starvation and illness, which frequently occur in tandem. This second edition assesses natural disasters on human society and the effect of strategies developed to reduce their impact. This book addresses the interconnectivity of disaster and human responsibility through 23 updated case studies, including a new chapter on the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami and the ensuing Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476646899
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Human history is periodically punctuated by natural disasters, from Vesuvius' eruption to the modern-day Covid-19 pandemic. Volcanoes have buried entire cities, earthquakes have reduced structures to smoldering ruins. Floods and cyclones have wreaked havoc on river valleys and coastlines, and desertification and climate change have weakened society's underpinnings. Death tolls are often escalated by starvation and illness, which frequently occur in tandem. This second edition assesses natural disasters on human society and the effect of strategies developed to reduce their impact. This book addresses the interconnectivity of disaster and human responsibility through 23 updated case studies, including a new chapter on the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami and the ensuing Fukushima nuclear disaster.