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This book provides insights from a geoscientist’s perspective into the benefits and the potential of remote sensing methods to address problems with a high social impact: identifying the drivers of ……続きを見る

Tropical cyclones (including hurricanes) are becoming more destructive. Rising seas are resulting in greater storm surge inundation. More moisture-laden, warmer air is leading to heavier rains. Ther……続きを見る

This book focuses on cloud-based platforms, advanced programming, machine learning models and programming approaches to assess water and other natural resources, flood impact, land use land cover (L……続きを見る

Saudi Arabia hosts at least six major volcanic fields located on the western margin of the Arabian Peninsula. The volcanic surface covered is comparable to about a fifth of the land surface of the c……続きを見る

Unseen Heroes: A Riveting Tale of Valor and Resilience Amidst Heimay's 1973 Volcanic Eruption. Witness the 11-Day Struggle of 100 US Servicemen Aiding Iceland in a Fight Against Nature's Fury. In th……続きを見る

Unseen Heroes: A Riveting Tale of Valor and Resilience Amidst Heimay's 1973 Volcanic Eruption. Witness the 11-Day Struggle of 100 US Servicemen Aiding Iceland in a Fight Against Nature's Fury. In th……続きを見る

The book elaborates on microplastics as a global concern, prompting the need for comprehensive understanding and effective management. It thoroughly explores the various aspects of microplastics, ad……続きを見る

This book explores spatiotemporal analysis and impact assessment of agricultural drought in China and investigates the correlation coefficient between meteorological drought and agricultural drought……続きを見る

This book analyzes the experiences of energy, sustainability and resilience issues from different Asian countries and puts forward a futuristic vision of an energy sector for sustained development. ……続きを見る

This book explores the complexities of landslide susceptibility and critical rainfall conditions in Lower Austria through a detailed analysis and actionable insights. This work provides a comprehens……続きを見る

Humanitarian Futures: Challenges and Opportunities explores the increasing types, dimensions and dynamics of crises threatening the world in the twenty-first century, and argues that those with huma……続きを見る

This book describes the source parameters, faulting mechanism, slip distribution, rupture pattern, and aftershock behaviour of the Nepal Earthquake of 2015. This book sheds light on the damage patte……続きを見る

"100 Aspects on Nature" is a comprehensive guide that explores various aspects of nature and its significance to humans. The book covers topics ranging from the importance of nature conservation, tr……続きを見る

This book focuses on landslide hazard mapping, identification of site-specific drivers of landslide occurrence, and assessment of landslide susceptibility, vulnerability, risk and mitigation using a……続きを見る

The Blackout Effect: Rescue Me! is a gripping story based in a calm coastal town named Turtle Beach, Texas. This Gulf Coast tale of Mother Nature goes wrong is exciting as a California team of first……続きを見る

This book is a machine-generated literature overview that explores the theoretical and empirical aspects of economics of natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, droughts, and earthquakes from a ……続きを見る

Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Oddsーlearn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink How to Survive Against the Odds p……続きを見る

From Hurricane to Tropical Storm: Debby’s 2024 Rampage Across the U.S. is a riveting exploration of one of the most catastrophic weather events of our time. Authored by Clara D. Son, a seasoned expe……続きを見る

Hvordan holder du dig varm, hvis strømmen går midt om vinteren? Hvad gør du, hvis der pludselig ikke kommer vand ud af vandhanen? Eller du får noget galt i halsen? Og hvad betyder det egentlig, når ……続きを見る

"Nature's Fury: Navigating Natural Hazards in Mountainous Topographies" shall be a comprehensive guide to the unique challenges and hazards associated with mountainous regions, and the efforts being……続きを見る

Climate change is generating an increasingly worrying phenomenon: climate change displacement, the forced or voluntary migration of people who are forced to leave their homes and livelihoods due to ……続きを見る

This book collects the selected papers of the XIV Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China from September 21st - 27th, 20……続きを見る

This book provides a critical analysis of the interactions of humans and wildlife in Zimbabwe. It does not only document conflicts, but it also considers opportunities for co-existence that can resu……続きを見る

Ein Erdbeben erschüttert Haiti und ein Hurrikan wütet in Texas. Wir hören, dass die Natur wütet und versucht, uns durch diese "Naturkatastrophen" zu zerstören. Die Wissenschaft erzählt eine andere G……続きを見る

The Copernicus Climate Change Service predicts that 2024 will surpass this record, reaching an average temperature of 1.66°C. This alarming increase is due to the confluence of climate change induce……続きを見る

哥白尼气候服务局占,2024年将过纪录,平均气温将及1.66°C。 令人震惊温室、林、伐、厄尔尼诺,厄尔尼诺海气之温也。 当究自污染最甚的国家对化石燃料依赖性书目文献分析始。 中国、美国、印度、俄罗斯及日本有90%、9……続きを見る

This volume discusses important issues associated with agricultural disaster risk, resilient agriculture, and livelihood. It highlights the role of sustainable development goals in reducing the impa……続きを見る

This book captures the essence of one of the most remarkable journeys of a professional who prevailed over numerous challenges and adverse situations that appeared before him from nowhere and how he……続きを見る

*"*The flood came at night, forcefully and quickly, destroying so many lives in its wake. Unfortunately, I'm afraid it will happen again and again."ーCarter Sickels In late July 2022, a catastrophic……続きを見る

This book discusses hurricane, rainstorm and storm surge induced riverine and coastal flooding events, and will be of interest to researchers, academics, industry practitioners and other professiona……続きを見る