Natural Hazards Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides

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Synopsis

Over the years, the interactions between land, ocean, biosphere and atmosphere have increased, mainly due to population growth and anthropogenic activities, which have impacted the climate and weather conditions at local, regional and global scales. Thus, natural hazards related to climate changes have significantly impacted human life and health on different spatio-temporal scales and with socioeconomic bearings. To monitor and analyze natural hazards, satellite data have been widely used in recent years by many developed and developing countries. In an effort to better understand and characterize the various underlying processes influencing natural hazards, and to carry out related impact assessments, Natural Hazards: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides, presents a synthesis of what leading scientists and other professionals know about the impacts and the challenges when coping with climate change.

Combining reviews of theories and methods with analysis of case studies, the book gives readers research information and analyses on satellite geophysical data, radar imaging and integrated approaches. It focuses also on dust storms, coastal subsidence and remote sensing mapping. Some case studies explore the roles of remote sensing related to landslides and volcanoes. Overall, improved understanding of the processes leading to these hazardous events will help scientists predict their occurrence.

Features



Provides information on the physics and physical processes of natural hazards, their monitoring and the mapping of damages associated with these hazards


Explains how natural hazards are strongly associated with coupling between land–ocean–atmosphere


Includes a comprehensive overview of the role of remote sensing in natural hazards worldwide


Examines risk assessment in urban areas through numerical modelling and geoinformation technologies


Demonstrates how data analysis can be used to aid in prediction and management of natural hazards

Book details

Author:
Ramesh Singh, Darius Bartlett
ISBN:
9781351681193
Related ISBNs:
9780367571917, 9781315166841, 9781138054431
Publisher:
CRC Press
Pages:
506
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-07-14
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2018
Copyright by:
CRC Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Technology