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The Damodar River Basin (DRB), one of the most populated regions of the world, exerts huge pressure on land through different kinds of human interventions like the construction of the Damodar Valley……続きを見る

This book presents a systematic and comprehensive review of the major seismic hazard assessment and zonation accomplishments for the territory of the present Republic of North Macedonia from 1948 to……続きを見る

Transform ordinary vegetables and fruits into tangy, crunchy treasures that last for weeks in your fridge. This essential cookbook shows you exactly how to pickle everything from classic red onions ……続きを見る

In today’s world, the need for effective crisis management extends far beyond traditional emergency response personnel. With an increasing number of people facing high-stakes decisions under pressur……続きを見る

Reimagining Disasters builds on the momentum gained by the 2019 Disaster Studies Manifesto, which aims to inspire and inform more respectful, reciprocal and genuine relationships between home and vi……続きを見る

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation and Devel……続きを見る

This book details several of Jamaica's botanic gardens, each with unique characteristics and histories: Bath Botanical Gardens, Castleton Gardens, Cinchona Gardens and Hope Gardens. Jamaica's natura……続きを見る

Classified for 50 years by the CIA - now the hidden truth is revealed. In 1966, The Adam and Eve Story by Chan Thomas shocked the scientific world with a chilling theory: sudden, violent pole shifts……続きを見る

There are two aspects of the events in the universe. One is the letter meaning, and the other one is the name meaning. Letter meaning: It's looking at the creatures and the entire universe to see si……続きを見る

The coauthors of this book draw on their decades of research and innovation to describe an inexpensive and easy-to-interpret early warning system for rainfall-induced landslides. This system will en……続きを見る

This volume contains contributions from over 60 authors from 20 countries exploring the importance of climate justice and equity in climate action. While focused on cultural heritage, its relevance ……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of natural disastersーboth terrestrial and hydrologicalーspecifically within the Himalayan region. Spanning 13 chapters, it delves into key aspects of dis……続きを見る

This book presents state-of-the-art research in rock mechanics, tunnel/geotechnical engineering, addressing infrastructure, energy, and hazard-prone environments. Contributions range from laboratory……続きを見る

In this book, the authors discuss the different climate events, extreme events, compound extreme events, use of AI/ML, GIS and remote sensing. This important resource: Explore the mechanisms, drive……続きを見る

This book highlights the vivid application of remote sensing and related advanced technologies to study the diverse landscape, natural resources, infrastructure, and environment in the north eastern……続きを見る

Native Fire-Resistant Grass from North America (USA & Canada) to Prevent Forest and Urban Wildfires refers to naturally occurring grass species that evolved in the fire-prone landscapes of North Ame……続きを見る

This contributed volume covers a broad range of topics related to landslide susceptibility including modeling, related social issues, resulting natural resource depletion, sustainability challenges,……続きを見る

What day might it be? ... Saturday or Sunday? Sometimes, some people do hate the waters - you can't imagine why. 続きを見る

This volume explores the complex relationships between hazard, vulnerability and disaster for steering the challenges posed by disaster. Divergent to popular conviction and moving beyond technocrati……続きを見る

This book explores the voices of terror-attack survivors, focusing on their experiences of hope and hopelessness, memory and counter-memory, and aspirations and counter aspirations. It establishes l……続きを見る

Most of us talk about the weather every day - it shapes our lives, our cities, even our history - but how much do we really know about it? In Come Rain or Shine, award-winning meteorologist Laura To……続きを見る

El libro de Psicología Ecológica, afronta uno de los temas más tabúes de nuestra sociedad actual. El eco-estrés,la ecoansiedad, el trauma ecológico, el duelo ecológico, la solastalgia. Que ya no sol……続きを見る

Are You Ready? Really? – The Operational Playbook The global gold standard for emergency management and resilience is now available. After 30 years of field experience, this methodology moves beyond……続きを見る

Este libro trata cuestiones relacionadas con la vida humana y todo tipo de comida agradable, comestible y deliciosa. Los edificios, el Megara, así como las delicias, tienen diferentes aspectos y sab……続きを見る

A group of Spanish developers working under the company name Ecofasaheaded by chief executive officer and inventor Francisco Angulo, has developed a biochemical process to turn urban solid waste int……続きを見る

Je näher wir das Universum mit unseren immer leistungsstärkerenTeleskopen betrachten können und je mehr Erkenntnisse wir daraus gewinnen, umso größer scheint die Vielfalt zu werden, die wir dort erb……続きを見る

History is written by the victors, but sometimes, the victors were chosen by the weather. In Acts of God, you'll discover the shocking true stories of moments when a sudden blizzard, an unexpected d……続きを見る

In March 2011, people in a coastal Japanese city stood atop a seawall watching the approach of the tsunami that would kill them. They believedーnaivelyーthat the huge concrete barrier would save the……続きを見る

In 1988, forest fires raged in Yellowstone National Park, destroying more than a million acres. As the nation watched the land around Old Faithful burn, a longstanding conflict over fire management ……続きを見る

When houses are flattened, towns submerged, and people stranded without electricity or even food, we attribute the suffering to “natural disasters” or “acts of God.” But what if they’re neither? Wha……続きを見る