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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

In the early months of 2020, the world’s attention was riveted on Australia, where the nation’s iconic wildlife fought for survival in the face of unprecedented wildfires. Images of koalas drinking ……続きを見る

**"Frightening...Firestorm comes alive when Struzik discusses the work of offbeat scientists." ーNew York Times Book Review "Comprehensive and compelling." ーBooklist** "A powerful message." ーKirku……続きを見る

This book features a collection of sections that examine the latest strategies and technologies for reducing flood risk. The book explores a range of topics, including flood risk assessment, flood f……続きを見る

"The Evolution of Fire is stunningly writtenーvivid in imagery, in the braiding together of language, and in the honoring of every person it shines a light on."ーHanif Abdurraqib, author of There's ……続きを見る

In The Electric Nature of Weather Creation, retired electronic engineer and aerospace industry veteran Ray McLaine presents a revolutionary perspective on the forces that shape our weather. Over fiv……続きを見る

This book highlights empirical evidence of how African continent is confronting extreme climate events, focusing on understanding and mitigating climate-induced Loss and Damage.The book examines the……続きを見る

Nature is powerful and unpredictable. From raging wildfires to devastating storms, this book explores the forces that shape our planet and the challenges we face in a rapidly changing world. Stories……続きを見る

Five times in Earth's history, the rules of survival have been violently rewritten. Dominant species that thrived for millions of years were erased in geological instants, their bones becoming the o……続きを見る

This book provides an integrated view of underground and geotechnical engineering, combining experimental, numerical, and field studies on rock mechanics, tunnel design, mining hazards, slope stabil……続きを見る

This book addresses geotechnical challenges in seismic zones, tunnels, slopes, rock mechanics, while integrating fundamental studies, case analyses, and digital innovations. Papers examine fault rea……続きを見る

O planeta está no limite, e as decisões que tomarmos neste século definirão o futuro da humanidade. A crise climática e a transição energética não são mais debates distantes; são realidades urgentes……続きを見る