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This book focuses on Peru’s highest and most glacierized mountain range – the Cordillera Blanca. This mountain range experienced numerous disasters in the past (e.g. lake Palcacocha outburst in 1941……続きを見る

A "Best Climate Books of 2025" selection from Climate & Capital Media A 2025 Book of the Year selection by The Bookshelf (ABC Radio) The world is in the grip of climate catastrophe. Sydney has been ……続きを見る

This book delves into the complexities of urban crises, focusing on the efforts of researchers and practitioners who confront precarious housing and forced displacement. Originating from the 8th Int……続きを見る

This book comprehensively analyzes and summarizes the types, characteristics and prevention of deep-sea geological disasters in the South China Sea based on the research progress of global backgroun……続きを見る

Survive the Unpredictable: Mastering Natural Disasters and Their Aftermath Are you prepared for the unexpected? In an increasingly unpredictable world, surviving and thriving during crises is more i……続きを見る

A catastrophic phenomenon should not be considered a sudden and causeless event, but as a process whose characteristics are continuously changing throughout the entire previous period. This process ……続きを見る

Exploring how and why communication breakdowns occur during pandemics and world disasters, this book offers solutions for improving communication and managing future public health crises. A compilat……続きを見る

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Basándonos en la información proporcionada por la NASA el 12 de enero de 2024, donde se informa que el año 2023 fue el más cálido jamás registrado en la historia del planeta, es fundamental abordar ……続きを見る

Volcano Ventures: Exploring Earth's Fiery Mountains takes you on a thrilling expedition into the heart of our planet's most awe-inspiring and volatile natural wonders. This captivating journey uncov……続きを見る

El 2023 fue un año que marca un hito preocupante en la historia del planeta. El calor extremo nos obliga a reflexionar sobre nuestro impacto en el medio ambiente, resulta crucial abordar esta invest……続きを見る

The book offers a wide range of research topics that are addressed with the aim of contributing to the knowledge of geomorphological hazards in the Himalaya. It is emphasized the integration of clim……続きを見る

An award-winning text introducing the latest operational hydrometeorological forecasting and warning techniques for flood, drought, reservoir, hydropower, irrigation, water supply and water pollutio……続きを見る

This monograph is written based on the author's research on seismic assessment and retrofitting of corrosion-damaged reinforced concrete structures during the recent two decades. It points out that ……続きを見る

Rhetoric and Public Memory in the Science of Disaster grapples with the role of science in the public memory of natural disasters. Taking a psychoanalytic and genealogical approach to the rhetoric o……続きを見る

In January 1993, nine inches of rain fell on the San Diego/Tijuana region, seven inches more than normal for the month. Most of the rain fell within a two-week period, flooding many parts of the reg……続きを見る

This book stands as a manual and ready reference for structural engineers on the seismic protection of civil engineering structures. Beginning with a short historical overview, the book explains the……続きを見る

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