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Natural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy.

Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters is a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters.

About this volume:

  • Covers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere
  • Explains the science of hazards in accessible terms
  • Detailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural event
  • Explores data-based risk mitigation strategies
  • Discusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management

The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and spac

Earths Natural Hazards and Disasters

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 5/2/2024
    ISBN13: 9781119217718, 978-1119217718
    ISBN10: 1119217717

    Non Fiction , Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment , Education

    Description

    Natural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy.

    Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters is a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters.

    About this volume:

    • Covers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere
    • Explains the science of hazards in accessible terms
    • Detailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural event
    • Explores data-based risk mitigation strategies
    • Discusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management

    The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and spac

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