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Hardback. Condition: New. The author examines natural disasters around the Pacific Rim throughout history together with scientific data context to produce enlightening-and highly readable-entries.On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off Japan's coast, triggering a powerful tsunami. The massive destruction that resulted proved that not even sophisticated, industrialized nations are immune from nature's fury. Written to take some of the mystery out of the earth's behavior, this encyclopedia chronicles major natural disasters that have occurred around the Pacific Rim, an area nicknamed the "Ring of Fire" because of the volatile earth that lies above and below. The encyclopedia offers descriptions of deadly earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis through time. The entries provide in-depth information that promotes an understanding of the structure of the earth and earth processes and shares the insights of scientists whose work helps clarify the causes and effects of these cataclysmic events. At the same time, the work examines how the people and cultures of the Pacific Rim view this active part of the earth, how they live with the threat of disaster, and how they have been affected by major events that have occurred. Readers will come away with a holistic view of what is known, how this knowledge was gained, and what its implications may be. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. Natural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event - such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak - turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy. Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters is a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters. About this volume: Covers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphereExplains the science of hazards in accessible termsDetailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural eventExplores data-based risk mitigation strategiesDiscusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management Learn more about this book in a QandA with the author. The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Natural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy. Earths Natural Hazards and Disasters is a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters. About this volume: Covers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphereExplains the science of hazards in accessible termsDetailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural eventExplores data-based risk mitigation strategiesDiscusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management Learn more about this book in a Q&A with the author. The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Natural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy. Earths Natural Hazards and Disasters is a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters. About this volume: Covers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphereExplains the science of hazards in accessible termsDetailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural eventExplores data-based risk mitigation strategiesDiscusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Natural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event - such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak - turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy. Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters is a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters. About this volume: - Covers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere - Explains the science of hazards in accessible terms - Detailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural event - Explores data-based risk mitigation strategies - Discusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management Learn more about this book in a Q&A with the author. The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.…

Hardback. Condition: New. The author examines natural disasters around the Pacific Rim throughout history together with scientific data context to produce enlightening-and highly readable-entries.On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off Japan's coast, triggering a powerful tsunami. The massive destruction that resulted proved that not even sophisticated, industrialized nations are immune from nature's fury. Written to take some of the mystery out of the earth's behavior, this encyclopedia chronicles major natural disasters that have occurred around the Pacific Rim, an area nicknamed the "Ring of Fire" because of the volatile earth that lies above and below. The encyclopedia offers descriptions of deadly earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis through time. The entries provide in-depth information that promotes an understanding of the structure of the earth and earth processes and shares the insights of scientists whose work helps clarify the causes and effects of these cataclysmic events. At the same time, the work examines how the people and cultures of the Pacific Rim view this active part of the earth, how they live with the threat of disaster, and how they have been affected by major events that have occurred. Readers will come away with a holistic view of what is known, how this knowledge was gained, and what its implications may be. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Natural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event - such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak - turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy. Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters is a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters. About this volume: Covers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphereExplains the science of hazards in accessible termsDetailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural eventExplores data-based risk mitigation strategiesDiscusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management Learn more about this book in a QandA with the author. The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.…

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