Natural Disasters Volume Ii

Author : Vladimir M. Kotlyakov
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848263109

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Natural Disasters - Volume II by Vladimir M. Kotlyakov Pdf

Natural Disasters theme in two volumes is a component of Encyclopedia of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Natural hazards arise unexpectedly, without any discernible regularity, and leave an indelible trace in nature, sometimes for many decades to come. At present they are appreciably complicated by anthropogenic influence, lending them an adverse and often catastrophic character. The susceptibility of a society to the impact of natural disasters is conditioned by the natural environment, and the vulnerability of the society to such phenomena is historically associated with the type of the nature management. Natural disasters can be of geological and hydrometeorological origin; the specific group of such phenomena is presented by natural disasters in mountains. This volume deals with the natural disaster and covers several topics, with a myriad of issues of great relevance to our world such as: Geological Catastrophes; Climate-Related Hazards; Mountain Disasters and Snow Avalanches, which are then expanded into multiple subtopics, each as a chapter. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers, NGOs and GOs.

Author : Teacher Created Materials
Publisher : Classroom Library Collections
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433351390

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Natural Disasters Set: Grades 1-2 by Teacher Created Materials Pdf

Discover the power of Mother Nature through rich content, including photographs and supporting graphics in this 5-title set. Some books also feature a lab activity. 24-32 pages per book. Titles in this set include Earthquakes!; Tornadoes and Hurricanes!; Fires; Volcanoes; and Hurricanes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1848267606

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Natural Disasters by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ilan Kelman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198841340

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Disaster by Choice by Ilan Kelman Pdf

We speak of earthquakes, floods, and wildfires as 'natural disasters'. In this provocative book, Ilan Kelman argues that the true disaster is not caused by natural phenomena, but by human choices which leave people unprepared and at terrible risk. He explores how we can and should act to stop people dying when nature unleashes its powers.

Author : Alfred Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1632392267

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Encyclopedia of Disaster Management: Volume II (Observations and Implications) by Alfred Scott Pdf

Disaster management involves the mitigation of effects of a calamity using an integrative strategy involving both human and materialistic resources. This book presents an overview of crucial disaster management issues. Original research reports by international scholars focused on disaster management present important facets of danger and disaster management. It discusses perspectives on vulnerability and advancing approaches to mitigation, approaches to improve data use and information management in distinct applications aimed at promoting prediction and communication of hazard, and the management of crisis and post-event recovery in private sector, in the design of urban space and among the victims of a disaster. This book contributes theoretical as well as practical updates to the existing disaster management literature.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:678813889

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Notable Natural Disasters by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jia-wen Zhou,Jie Dou,Xiekang Wang,Xudong Fu,Qihua Ran,Biswajeet Pradhan
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832546079

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Water-Related Natural Disasters in Mountainous Area, volume II by Jia-wen Zhou,Jie Dou,Xiekang Wang,Xudong Fu,Qihua Ran,Biswajeet Pradhan Pdf

In mountainous areas, due to the unique geological and topographical conditions, and along with the impact of global climate change, extreme rainfall events often occur and induce natural disasters such as flash floods, debris flows, landslides, dammed lakes and others. These water-related natural disasters (WRNDs) frequently occur around the world, such as the July 29th 1998 debris flow and landslide dam at Capricorn Creek in Mount Meager Volcanic Complex (southern Canada), the flash flood of 20th August 2018 in Raganello Gorge (southern Italy), and the 2007 summer floods in the United Kingdom. WRNDs are more serious in Southeast Asia particularly in Southwest China, where many places suffer from such disasters in the flood season every year, such as the May 20th 2012 flash flood/debris flow among the hit area of Wenchuan earthquake, the June 24th 2017 Xinmo Catastrophic landslide in Mao county and in 2018 the two sequential landslide-dammed lake events at Jinsha River. These WRNDs not only cause heavy casualties and property losses but also destroy the ecological environment. These WRNDs are not only the concern of government managers and engineers, but also deserve more in-depth study from researchers. Formation and evolution mechanisms of WRNDs are very complicated, and influenced by several aspects, such as geological and topographical conditions, hydrometeorological conditions, geomaterial properties, rainfall history and flow condition, and others. Field and laboratory tests can help us to better understand the related mechanism behind the disasters. Theoretical and empirical models, modeling and numerical methods can provide more reasonable evaluation and forecasting results of WRNDs, but a more in-depth understanding is needed. Furthermore, for the risk control and hazard prevention and mitigation, new equipment and technologies have been developed and have achieved some progress in recent years, but the fast and effective emergency treatments for WRNDs need more attention.

Author : Angus M. Gunn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313087479

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Encyclopedia of Disasters [2 volumes] by Angus M. Gunn Pdf

Disasters can strike at any time. From the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius to Hurricane Katrina, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters have caused tremendous loss of life, human suffering, and environmental catastrophe. The complex technological and social changes of the last few centuries have not only intensified the impact of such natural disasters, but have added new introduced new reasons to be concerned - plane crashes, bombings, industrial accidents, genocides. Calling some disasters natural and others man-made downplays the important interrelationship between the event and human actions. Human actions - or inactions - can catapult a natural phenomenon into a deadly catastrophe. Likewise, nature can be terribly disrupted by events that are created by humans. Encyclopedia of Disasters covers over 180 of the most important disasters in history. Arranged chronologically, the encyclopedia includes entries on those disasters that have had the greatest historical, environmental, and cultural impact: The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which destroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum; the London Fire of 1666, which flattened much of London and allowed the rebuilding of the city; the influenza epidemic of 1918, which killed millions; the 1964 Prince William Sound earthquake in Alaska, which caused death and destruction as far away as Hawaii; the worst nuclear power plant accident in Chernobyl, Ukraine, in 1964, that has rendered the surrounding landscape uninhabitable; and the 2004 earthquake that created a tsunami that killed thousands in Sumatra. Each entry includes a list of readings for additional research, and the encyclopedia is illustrated with numerous photos and line illustrations that show the destruction and despair caused by these disasters.

Author : Bimal Kanti Paul
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9798216121794

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Natural Hazards and Disasters [2 volumes] by Bimal Kanti Paul Pdf

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.

Author : Tamara Hollingsworth
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781433383625

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Unforgettable Natural Disasters by Tamara Hollingsworth Pdf

The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as well as epidemics and pandemics such as the bubonic plague and swine flu. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources such as a bibliography and a list of websites for learning more.

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541957619

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Natural Disasters That Shook the World | World Disasters Book Grade 6 | Children's Science & Nature Books by Baby Professor Pdf

Natural disasters are those caused by nature. Examples of which are earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis. They cannot be avoided but extent of damages can be curbed depending on the level of human preparedness. In this book, you will read about some of the worst natural disasters recorded in history. Let’s get started!

Author : Dávid Karácsonyi,Andrew Taylor,Deanne Bird
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030499204

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The Demography of Disasters by Dávid Karácsonyi,Andrew Taylor,Deanne Bird Pdf

This open access book provides worldwide examples demonstrating the importance of the interplay between demography and disasters in regions and spatially. It marks an advance in practical and theoretical insights for understanding the role of demography in planning for and mitigating impacts from disasters in developed nations. Both slow onset (like the of loss polar ice from climate change) and sudden disasters (such as cyclones and man-made disasters) have the capacity to fundamentally change the profiles of populations at local and regional levels. Impacts vary according to the type, rapidity and magnitude of the disaster, but also according to the pre-existing population profile and its relationships to the economy and society. In all cases, the key to understanding impacts and avoiding them in the future is to understand the relationships between disasters and population change. In most chapters in this book we compare and contrast studies from at least two cases and summarize their practical and theoretical lessons.

Author : Edward A. Keller,Duane E. DeVecchio
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315508689

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Natural Hazards by Edward A. Keller,Duane E. DeVecchio Pdf

Natural Hazards: Earth Processes as Hazards, Disasters and Catastrophes, Fourth Edition, is an introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology and solar system astronomy. The book is designed for a course in natural hazards for non-science majors, and a primary goal of the text is to assist instructors in guiding students who may have little background in science to understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences to society. Natural Hazards uses historical to recent examples of hazards and disasters to explore how and why they happen and what we can do to limit their effects. The text's up-to-date coverage of recent disasters brings a fresh perspective to the material. The Fourth Edition continues our new active learning approach that includes reinforcement of learning objective with a fully updated visual program and pedagogical tools that highlight fundamental concepts of the text. This program will provide an interactive and engaging learning experience for your students. Here's how: Provide a balanced approach to the study of natural hazards: Focus on the basic earth science of hazards as well as roles of human processes and effects on our planet in a broader, more balanced approach to the study of natural hazards. Enhance understanding and comprehension of natural hazards: Newly revised stories and case studies give students a behind the scenes glimpse into how hazards are evaluated from a scientific and human perspective; the stories of real people who survive natural hazards, and the lives and research of professionals who have contributed significantly to the research of hazardous events. Strong pedagogical tools reinforce the text's core features: Chapter structure and design organizes the material into three major sections to help students learn, digest, and review learning objectives.

Author : Madeline Boskey
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0516229184

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Natural Disasters by Madeline Boskey Pdf

Fly a plane into a hurricane. Chase tornadoes in a truck. Visit a volcano that could explode at any time. Read about natural disasters and the scientists who try to prevent them. Book jacket.

Author : Vladimir M. Kotlyakov
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848263093

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Natural Disasters - Volume I by Vladimir M. Kotlyakov Pdf

Natural Disasters theme in two volumes is a component of Encyclopedia of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Natural hazards arise unexpectedly, without any discernible regularity, and leave an indelible trace in nature, sometimes for many decades to come. At present they are appreciably complicated by anthropogenic influence, lending them an adverse and often catastrophic character. The susceptibility of a society to the impact of natural disasters is conditioned by the natural environment, and the vulnerability of the society to such phenomena is historically associated with the type of the nature management. Natural disasters can be of geological and hydrometeorological origin; the specific group of such phenomena is presented by natural disasters in mountains. This volume deals with the natural disaster and covers several topics, with a myriad of issues of great relevance to our world such as: Geological Catastrophes; Climate-Related Hazards; Mountain Disasters and Snow Avalanches, which are then expanded into multiple subtopics, each as a chapter. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers, NGOs and GOs.