Natural Hazards
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Natural hazards afflict all corners of the Earth; often unexpected, seemingly unavoidable and frequently catastrophic in their impact. This revised edition is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards. Accessible, readable and well supported by over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs, it is a standard text for students and an invaluable guide for professionals in the field. Clearly and concisely, the author describes and explains how hazards occur, examines prediction methods, considers recent and historical hazard…
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Key features
- Over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs
- A standard text for students and an invaluable guide for professionals in the field
- Recent research into climate change and its effects is incorporated into this fully revised edition
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511811845
- Subjects Geography,Physical Geography
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 21 February 2005
- ISBN: 9780521537438
- Dimensions (mm): 276 x 213 mm
- Weight: 0.77kg
- Contains: 180 b/w illus.
- Page extent: 330 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 05 June 2012
- ISBN: 9780511811845
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