This book offers extensive information on the various types of geohazards that affect not only human society but also natural resources. The authors of this book are experts in the characterization and modeling of geohazard phenomena and the vulnerability of different regions of the world to specific types of geohazards. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular geohazard type, covering its definition, types, causes, potential impacts on the socio-economic and natural environment, mitigation and relief methods, and rescue procedures. The book also includes case studies and specific examples of geohazard vulnerability mapping, information dissemination, and relief and rescue operations.
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Geological Hazards: Causes,Consequences And Methods Of Containments BY Ramkumar, Mu., Nipa, Hardcover, 2009
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Hardcover. Condizione: As New. figs, tables, col.plts (illustratore). Contents 1 Types Causes and Strategies for Mitigation of Geological Hazards 2 An Introduction to Tsunami and Characterization of Tsunamigenic Sediments with the Help of Microfossils 3 History and Geotectonics of Tsunami with Special Reference to the Indian Ocean 4 Andaman-Nicobar Island Arc in the Evolving Tectonic Scenario of Bay of Bengal 5 Assessment of Tsunami Hazard Along Thangapatnam ? Ovari Coast Tamil Nadu Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques 6 Earthquake ? The Creator of Geohazards 7 Earth Tremors in Jind Region Central Haryana Seismogenesis and Mitigation 8 Volcanoes Volcanism and Mitigation 9 Characterization and Mitigation of Landslides in the Nilgiri Hills Tamil Nadu 10 Cyclone Disaster Management with Special Reference to Orissa Coast India 11 An Introduction to Drought 12 GIS Based Model for Drought Assessment 13 Flooding ? A Manageable Geohazards 14 Environmental Policies of India and Mitigation of Geohazards in Coastal Areas 15 Coastal Erosion in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts Karnataka Implications on Effective Coastal Zone Management 16 Quicksand A Lesser-Known Geohazards; But not a Lesser Evil 17 Glacial Lake Burst in the Lunana Area Bhutan A Consequence of Global Warming 18 An Attitudinal Approach in Management of Disaster Mitigation and Risk Reduction Glossary IndexThis book presents comprehensive information on the types of geohazards that impact not only the human society but also the natural resources as well Authored by experts working on characterization and modeling geohazard phenomena and vulnerability of different regions of World towards specific types of geohazards Individual chapters are devoted to every geohazard type detailing it in terms of definition types causes likely impacts on socio-economic milieu and natural environment methods of mitigation and relief and rescue procedures Case studies and specific chapters on systematic of geohazard vulnerability mapping information dissemination and relief and rescue operations are also included in this book 302 pp. Codice articolo 86933
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