Japan and Natural Disasters: Prevention and Risk Management (Environmental Sciences) - Hardcover

Heimburger, Jean-Francois

 
9781786303707: Japan and Natural Disasters: Prevention and Risk Management (Environmental Sciences)

Synopsis

Japan is one of those countries most often affected by powerful natural hazards: earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, heavy rains, heavy snowfall, tornadoes, etc. The Archipelago is considered a very advanced country in terms of forecasting, prevention and management of natural disasters. A detailed analysis of the reality of recent years is however necessary. In the run-up to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, among others, a publication on the subject will inform a large number of people wanting to know more about the risks of natural disasters in Japan.

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About the Author

Jean-François HEIMBURGER, independent researcher specializing in natural, biological, technological and social risks in Japan, and member of The Volcanological Society of Japan.

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