PI - Natural Disasters 1

Rivers of the Asian Highlands introduces readers to the intersecting headwaters of Asia’s eight largest rivers, focusing on the upper reaches of two river systems: the Brahmaputra’s highland tributa……続きを見る

This book strives to fill in the following gaps. First, there is no comprehensive descriptive treatment of deposits emplaced by lahars, debris avalanches, and muddy floods at volcanoes. Second, unti……続きを見る

Along with windstorms, floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters. Although they can often be predicted, they cause loss of life, damage and destruction, as many urban commun……続きを見る

This dictionary provides an in-depth exploration of hurricanes, one of the most powerful and destructive natural disasters. It covers the science behind hurricane formation, their impacts on communi……続きを見る

This dictionary provides a detailed understanding of tsunamis, one of the most devastating natural disasters. It covers the science behind tsunami generation, including the causes, effects, and the ……続きを見る

This dictionary provides a comprehensive exploration of typhoons, a powerful and destructive type of tropical cyclone that affects regions primarily in the Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia. It cover……続きを見る

This dictionary provides a comprehensive guide to landslides, a geophysical disaster that can cause significant destruction and loss of life. Covering the causes, types, and impacts of landslides, i……続きを見る

This dictionary provides an in-depth understanding of wildfires, one of the most rapidly spreading and destructive natural disasters. It explores the science behind wildfire ignition and spread, exa……続きを見る

Dive into the swirling chaos of nature with the "Cyclones - Natural Disasters Dictionary." This essential guide provides a comprehensive overview of cyclones, offering detailed insights into their f……続きを見る

Explore the icy fury of nature with the "Blizzards - Natural Disasters Dictionary." This guide delves into the science, impact, and history of blizzards, offering a clear and engaging overview of on……続きを見る

Uncover the seismic power of the Earth with the "Earthquakes - Natural Disasters Dictionary." This reference provides an in-depth exploration of earthquakes, detailing their causes, impacts, and his……続きを見る

Uncover the fiery heart of our planet with the "Volcanoes - Natural Disasters Dictionary." This detailed guide offers a thorough exploration of volcanoes, detailing their formation, types, and the i……続きを見る

Experience the power and unpredictability of nature with the "Tornadoes - Natural Disasters Dictionary." This comprehensive guide delves into the science of tornadoes, exploring their formation, cha……続きを見る

La erupción del volcán Puyehue-Cordón Caulle en 2011 impactó en la Norpatagonia, afectando a la sociedad y su entorno natural. Este libro recupera la memoria de los habitantes y analiza estrategias ……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

From earthquakes to oil spills, Italy is recurrently affected by different kinds of disasters. This book brings a critical perspective to post-disaster reconstruction and recovery, which can impact ……続きを見る

How do you go on after you’ve lost everything? True stories of surviving the Colorado wildfires and finding hope for the future. Over several terrifying summers, deadly wildfires raged across Colora……続きを見る

A common sense field guide to understanding, surviving, and thriving in our time of complex chaos and crises. Is this finally it? The end times?Because from COVID-19 to climate catastrophe to the lo……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

Bringing together the voices of local scholars in the Philippines, this book offers critical insights into one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions. The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most ……続きを見る

When the fishing vessel La Conte sinks suddenly at night in one-hundred-mile-per-hour winds and record ninety-foot seas during a savage storm in January 1998, her five crewmen are left to drift with……続きを見る

Mathematically, natural disasters of all types are characterized by heavy tailed distributions. The analysis of such distributions with common methods, such as averages and dispersions, can therefor……続きを見る

From the acclaimed author whose beloved books inspired the hit television show, The Deadliest Catch, comes a thrilling true adventure tale in the Alaskan seas A Malaysian cargo ship on its way from ……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

This book addresses disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies, focusing on reducing the paradox that exists between the compulsory implementation of DRR policies and continuing limitationsThe authors u……続きを見る

This book focuses on the mechanical properties and permeability of coal, and the gas flow in coal seams. Based on coal permeability models, it establishes different models for coal seam gas, from th……続きを見る

As levels of urbanization increase around the world, the growing concentrations of population and economic activity increases vulnerability to natural disasters. Interdependencies among urban popula……続きを見る

First published in 1990, this book describes the nature of the hurricane, one of the world's most dangerous weather hazards. It examines the formation, development, movement, and impact of these tro……続きを見る

The world has vowed "Never again" in memory of the 800,000 Rwandans and other groups slaughtered by génocidaires. Yet, ever since the Holocaust, the international community has repeatedly betrayed i……続きを見る

This is a study on the long-lasting consequences of a disastrous earthquake that hit the city of Messina, Sicily, in 1908. The quake killed about 86,000 people, and destroyed one of the most importa……続きを見る