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This book provides a new framework for analysis of slope nonlinear stochastic seismic dynamic response based on the new theoretical tool of stochastic dynamics. The coupling effects of uncertainty o……続きを見る

South Asia, harboring the complex Himalayan terrains, has over one-fifth of the world’s population and is recognized as the most hazard-prone region of the world. The exponential increase in populat……続きを見る

In 'In Het Rijk van Vulcaan: de Uitbarsting van Krakatau en Hare Gevolgen' onderzoekt R. A. van Sandick de catastrofale uitbarsting van de Krakatau in 1883 en de wereldwijde gevolgen daarvan. Van Sa……続きを見る

This book carefully considers hydrological models which are essential for predicting floods, droughts, soil moisture estimation, land use change detection, geomorphology and water structures. The bo……続きを見る

El Niño can have drastic effects on livelihoods in affected regions. As the climate changes, there will also be changes in El Nino behavior and therefor in its impacts around the globe on human acti……続きを見る

This book introduces a comprehensive understanding in the use of space techniques in natural hazards and risk management in the MENA Region. The book is based on different case-studies from 25 MENA ……続きを見る

This book highlights the basic information about lightning. It is an unpredictable disaster, and it is an extremely complex electrical discharge phenomenon. A complete theory of lightning does not e……続きを見る

This book presents the select proceedings of the Virtual Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (VCDRR 2021). It emphasizes on the role of civil engineering for a disaster resilient society. Various ……続きを見る

This volume examines how local communities respond and adapt to ecological changes and disasters resulting from climate change. The main aim of the book is to understand the range of human responses……続きを見る

This book aims to clarify the priorities of the Sendai Framework for the DRR 2015 – 2030, through gathering recent contributions addressing the different ways researchers define, measure, reduce, an……続きを見る

This book is part of a six-volume series on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience. The series aims to fill in gaps in theory and practice in the Sendai Framework, and provides additional resources,……続きを見る

This volume covers the floods of the major rivers of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) Delta, and storm surge related coastal floods in these regions. The book is dedicated to addressing floods fro……続きを見る

This edited book is based on the best papers accepted for presentation during the 2nd Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-2), Tunisia, in 2019. It is of interest to all r……続きを見る

This book presents intelligent methods like neural, neuro-fuzzy, machine learning, deep learning and metaheuristic methods and their applications in both volcanology and seismology. The complex syst……続きを見る

This book intends to decipher the knowledge in the advancement of understanding, detecting, predicting, and monitoring landslides. The number of massive landslides and the damages they cause has inc……続きを見る

The management of data to understand complex and interwoven processes of sustainable development has been a great challenge for researchers, planners, and decision makers. Remote sensing and GIS-bas……続きを見る

The Bay of Bengal is prone to tropical cyclones and storm surges as a result of its location, and many of the mostly poor people living along the coastal regions of South Asia lose their lives almos……続きを見る

This book focuses on the 3.11 disaster in Japan, involving a powerful earthquake and tsunami, from an anthropological perspective. It critically reflects on the challenges of conducting anthropologi……続きを見る

"Unveil the Mystery of HAARP Technology and Natural Disasters with this Compelling Read! Are natural disasters, such as earthquakes, being artificially created by the controversial High Frequency Ac……続きを見る

"Recovering from an Earthquake: A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Trauma, Rebuilding, and Finding Meaning" is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive guide to surviving and recovering ……続きを見る

This new handbook brings together various views and experiences of the impacts of flooding and its management in Africa, Asia and Latin America by drawing from traditional and modern approaches adop……続きを見る

Geographic Information System (GIS) is one of the most important tools to help us understand public health and many aspects of our lives. Because of COVID-19, GIS has been brought into the spotlight……続きを見る

This book provides a new design and evaluation framework based on slope Stochastic Dynamics theory to probabilistic seismic performance for slope engineering. For the seismic dynamic stability safet……続きを見る

Get ready for a refreshing and unique take on preparedness. This essential guide is for regular people who want to handle disaster situations confidently, without digging a network of underground bu……続きを見る

Introducing the Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown 3 in 1 book bundle, From Boom to Bust! This collection of books provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the Chernobyl disaster, the di……続きを見る

This book demonstrates how a focus on children’s rights can help practitioners to safeguard children during humanitarian crisis. Child Rights in Humanitarian Crisis focuses on understanding and adva……続きを見る

Winner of the 2023 Martin Kansas History Book Award Longlisted for the Reading the West Book Award Honoree for the 2024 Society of Midland Authors Award Named a 2024 Kansas Notable Book In 1955 the ……続きを見る

In Famine (1981), a collection of essays by experts from the developing world and advanced agricultural societies, the authors share their ecological perspectives and provide an insight into the mul……続きを見る

This book is part of a six-volume series on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience. The series aims to fill in gaps in theory and practice in the Sendai Framework, and provides additional resources,……続きを見る

On March 10, 1920, in Pachuca, Mexico, the Compañía de Santa Gertrudis ー the largest employer in the region, and a subsidiary of the United States Smelting, Refining and Mining Company ー may have ……続きを見る