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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      20 October 2009
      23 June 2008
      ISBN:
      9780511535963
      9780521872935
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511535963
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1.3kg, 632 Pages
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      • Subjects:
      Economics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
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    'Extreme' events - including climatic events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, drought - can cause massive disruption to society, including large death tolls and property damage in the billions of dollars. Events in recent years have shown the importance of being prepared and that countries need to work together to help alleviate the resulting pain and suffering. This volume presents an integrated review of the broad research field of large-scale disasters. It establishes a common framework for predicting, controlling and managing both manmade and natural disasters. There is a particular focus on events caused by weather and climate change. Other topics include air pollution, tsunamis, disaster modeling, the use of remote sensing and the logistics of disaster management. It will appeal to scientists, engineers, first responders and health-care professionals, in addition to graduate students and researchers who have an interest in the prediction, prevention or mitigation of large-scale disasters.

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    '… useful for students and government commissions to study disasters as well as for future management and development of new areas …'

    Source: Journal of Sedimentary Research

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