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On September 7, 1900, Galveston, Texas was the wealthiest city per capita in the state and the largest cotton port in the nation. Thirty-eight thousand people lived on a barrier island that rose, at……続きを見る

This book explores the varying effects of wildfire on individuals, families, communities, and governments as local and State agencies in California grapple with the realities of recovery. The field ……続きを見る

This study of famines, earthquakes and cyclones in British India, 1770-1934, moves from the aesthetics of representation through the knowledge cultures that sprang up around the disasters and finall……続きを見る

On the night of October 29, 2012, the Atlantic Ocean rose fifteen feet above normal and swallowed the most densely populated corridor in North America. Seven subway tunnels flooded with over a billi……続きを見る

A napping volcano blinked awake in March 1980. Two months later, when that mountain roared, Jim Scymanky was about twelve miles northwest, logging a north slope above Hoffstadt Creek. “Rocks zinged ……続きを見る

The safety and serviceability of in-service structures and infrastructure systems are often threatened by natural hazards. Owners and decision-makers are especially concerned about the resilience of……続きを見る

Limbah kaca atau Glass Waste merupakan material kaca yang sudah tidak terpakai, pecah, atau menjadi sisa produksi yang dibuang karena tidak lagi memiliki nilai guna bagi pemiliknya. Secara teknis, k……続きを見る

This book discusses climate change, environmental dangers, and local communities’ responses to these problems. It is a valuable resource to a wide range of readers, including academics, researchers,……続きを見る

Hurricane Katrina: The Aftermath is a deeply personal and reflective journey through post-Katrina New Orleans, blending memoir, travelogue, and spiritual meditation. Written as a firsthand journal, ……続きを見る

Tempêtes, inondations, canicules, vagues de froid... Depuis quelques décennies, ces catastrophes climatiques semblent se multiplier dans le monde. Elles nous paraissent uniques, mais le restent-elle……続きを見る

An examination of scientific controversies in which challenging the accepted position led to great intellectual rewards The word “hunch” has many definitions in the Oxford English Dictionary; this b……続きを見る

The seismic safety of dams is a critical concern worldwide, especially in seismically active regions where aging concrete infrastructure poses serious risks to communities, ecosystems, and economies……続きを見る

Pursuing a new global approach, this unique book provides an updated review of the geology of Iberia and its continental margins from a geodynamic perspective. Owing to its location close to success……続きを見る

This book provides an introduction to earthquake source physics, at the heart of modern earthquake seismology. It employs a unique dual approach for grasping the physics both from mathematical and n……続きを見る

This book sheds light on the past and future climate change and its impact on water resources in the driest region in the world. In its introductory chapters, it tackles a comprehensive coverage of ……続きを見る

This book explores cutting-edge innovations that strengthen disaster and climate resilience, highlighting the intersection of technology, society, finance, and ecosystems. It provides a comprehensiv……続きを見る

This book provides practical case studies and perspectives on regional tectonic framework, seismic activity, disaster risk reduction, and resilience in Southeast Asia. The review chapters in this bo……続きを見る

This book gathers the proceedings of the 10th Turkish Conference on Earthquake Engineering (10TCEE), held in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 8–10, 2025. It covers highly diverse topics, including disa……続きを見る

In isolated towns, forgotten cabins, abandoned barns, and remote rural communities, danger often moves silently through dust, decay, contaminated air, and hidden infestation. The Breathing Hazard Ma……続きを見る