F.F - Natural Disasters 1

The Earth, our home, is a planet of astonishing dynamism, sculpted not only by the gentle hand of erosion and the slow march of continental drift but also by the raw, explosive power of its inner fi……続きを見る

New York Times Bestseller and #1 Los Angeles Times Bestseller A "gripping, unshakeable firsthand account" (San Francisco Chronicle) of the firestorm that consumed Los Angeles, from the MS NOW report……続きを見る

In "The Hurricane Guide," William Radcliff Birt masterfully combines scientific rigor with engaging prose to explore the intricate dynamics of hurricanes. This comprehensive work delves into the met……続きを見る

The University of Florida has an ambitious goal: to harness the power of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni to solve some of society's most pressing problems and to become a resource for the s……続きを見る

Stories from survivors of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness’s epochal weather disaster On July 4, 1999, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), a bizarre confluence of meteorol……続きを見る

In "The Hurricane Guide," William Radcliff Birt offers a comprehensive exploration of hurricane preparation, response, and recovery, blending scientific research with practical advice. Employing a c……続きを見る

This book presents a deep and encompassing survey of severe weather in all its forms. An Introduction to Severe Storms and Hazardous Weather is an exciting new textbook that allows students to learn……続きを見る

As human society continues to develop, we have increased the risk of large-scale disasters. From health care to infrastructure to national security, systems designed to keep us safe have also height……続きを見る

In Search of Ancient Tsunamis takes readers on a journey through the science of tsunamis and acts as a "how to" guide in the geology, geomorphology, anthropology, and archaeology of these devastatin……続きを見る

This book presents geomorphological and sedimentological aspects of Holocene boulder ridges along the coastline of western Ireland (the Aran Islands and Galway Bay). Given these boulders’ size, exte……続きを見る

In Time of Emergency: A Citizen's Handbook on Nuclear Attack, Natural Disasters provides individuals and families with information on what can and should be done to enhance survival in the event of ……続きを見る

As human society continues to develop, we have increased the risk of large-scale disasters. From health care to infrastructure to national security, systems designed to keep us safe have also height……続きを見る

An eye-opening and essential tour of the vanishing world in the age of climate change and rising tides. What if Atlantis wasn't a myth, but an early precursor to a new age of great flooding? Across ……続きを見る

This textbook provides students and academics with a conceptual understanding of fire behavior and fire effects on people and ecosystems to support effective integrated fire management. Through case……続きを見る

After one's community has experienced an earthquake, a wildfire, a tsunami, a hurricane, a tornado outbreak, or any other natural environmental disaster, there are differences and challenges to prea……続きを見る

Si sostiene che, nel momento in cui l’umanità si troverà quasi con le spalle al muro in conseguenza di disastri climatici planetari, essa saprà cambiare. Il problema qui è il “quasi”. Infatti, si su……続きを見る

**UPDATED FOR 2019**: Do you live in an area that is prone to tornadoes? If you do, are you prepared for them? Unfortunately, many individuals are not. Many experts claim that tornadoes are increasi……続きを見る

Climate change is the single largest threat to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and sustainable development. Addressing climate risk is a challenge for all. This book calls ……続きを見る

"If you are an amateur weather geek, disaster wonk, or budding student of earth sciences, you will want to read this book." ーSeattle Times In 2011, there were fourteen natural calamities that each ……続きを見る

On October 15, 1954, Hurricane Hazel battered southern Ontario, leaving in its wake a terrible toll: thousands homeless, million in property damage, and, worst of all, 81 people dead. Hazel destroye……続きを見る

Polar bears are supposed to live where there is plenty of ice and snow. Why would one be living in a fridge in the city? 続きを見る

If Hurricane Ike had made landfall just fifty miles down the Texas coast, the devastation and death caused by what was already one of the most destructive hurricanes in US history would have quadrup……続きを見る

Hazard Mitigation in Emergency Management introduces readers to mitigation, one of the four foundational phases of emergency management, and to the hazard mitigation planning process. Authors Islam ……続きを見る

In addition to environmental change, the structure and trends of global politics and the economy are also changing as more countries join the ranks of the world’s largest economies with their resour……続きを見る