Natural Hazards Analysis: Reducing the Impact of DisastersCRC Press, 2008 M10 22 - 304 pages Emphasizes Resilient Policies, Rather Than Rigid PhilosophyEconomic and environmental consequences of natural and man-made disasters have grown exponentially during the past few decades. Whether from hurricanes, chemical spills, terrorist incidents, or other catastrophes, the negative impacts can often be felt on a global scale. Natural Hazards Ana |
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Hazards Analysis | 1 |
Chapter 2 Hazard Identification | 29 |
Chapter 3 Modeling Natural Environmental Hazards | 51 |
Chapter 4 Spatial Analysis | 87 |
Assessing the Risks of Natural Hazards | 107 |
Chapter 6 Social Economic and Ecological Vulnerability | 135 |
Chapter 7 Risk Communication | 159 |
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