Natural And Man Made Coastal Hazards
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Natural And Man Made Coastal Hazards
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Author : Tsunami Society
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Natural And Man Made Coastal Hazards written by Tsunami Society and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with categories.
Natural And Man Made Hazards In Coastal Zones
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Author : Tsunami Society
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Natural And Man Made Hazards In Coastal Zones written by Tsunami Society and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Natural disasters categories.
International Conference On Natural And Man Made Hazards In Coastal Zones
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
International Conference On Natural And Man Made Hazards In Coastal Zones written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with categories.
Natural And Human Induced Hazards And Disasters In Africa
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Author : Simelane, Thokozani
language : en
Publisher: Africa Institute of South Africa
Release Date : 2019-02-25
Natural And Human Induced Hazards And Disasters In Africa written by Simelane, Thokozani and has been published by Africa Institute of South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-25 with Social Science categories.
Natural and human-induced environmental hazards are becoming increasingly prominent. The frequency of recorded natural disasters rose markedly during the last century, from about 100 per in the years up to 1940 to nearly 2800 during the 1990s. Africa is the only continent whose share of reported disasters has increased over the past decade. Several factors contribute to Africa’s high vulnerability to disasters. These include the high rate of population growth, food insecurity, high levels of poverty, inappropriate use of natural resources, and failures of policy and institutional frameworks. Despite the huge negative impact of natural and human-induced hazards on Africa’s development, little is done to prevent them. Disaster prevention contributes to lasting improvement in safety and sustainable livelihoods and is essential as part of integrated disaster management strategies. The provision of effective scientific input to policy formulation on various issues related to hazards and disasters is an ambitious undertaking. It requires the collaborative effort of the African scientific community to develop comprehensive long-term strategies and human capacity-building initiatives that will enable science to benefit society. This will further require: a) Building strong research and training institutions in Africa at national and regional levels; b) Facilitating the exchange of scientific information and sharing of ideas across borders; c) Strengthening the link between scientific research and policy making; d) Promoting outreach activities to build resilience to disaster risk; and e) Tapping the knowledge base of rural and urban communities. In this volume, the ICSU ROA has brought together selected African scientific researchers to share their views on policy direction for facing challenges linked to natural and human-induced hazards. The book is intended for policy advisers, environmental scientists, government officials and members of the general public with a special interest in environmental issues.
Geomorphological Hazards And Disaster Prevention
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Author : Irasema Alcántara
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2010-03-04
Geomorphological Hazards And Disaster Prevention written by Irasema Alcántara and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-04 with Business & Economics categories.
A state-of-the-art assessment of how geomorphology contributes to the comprehension, mapping and modelling of hazardous Earth surface processes.
Coastal Environments
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Author : V. Subramanian
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-06-15
Coastal Environments written by V. Subramanian and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-15 with Science categories.
This book deals with the major issues being faced by the coastal population in Asia with emphasis on natural and man-made hazards, climate change impact and pressures caused by mega cities along Asian coasts. The edited book contains chapters authored by experts who are well known in their own fields of specialization relevant to coastal processes. Emphasis has been given to almost all regions of Aisan coast although coverage for south and south eastern regions of Asia is rather strong. Each chapter has been peer reviewed and revised before acceptance. In this book practical suggestions to mitigate problems in sustainable management of coastal regions are also discussed. The book will be useful for students, researchers in physical and social science, policy makers and climate change specialists.
Environmental Science In The Coastal Zone
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1994-02-01
Environmental Science In The Coastal Zone written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-02-01 with Nature categories.
This book assesses the dimensions of our scientific knowledge as it applies to environmental problems in the coastal zone. The volume contains 10 papers that cover different aspects of science, management, and public policy concerning the coastal zone. A consensus is presented on several key issues confronting science for developing a more holistic approach in managing this region's intense human activities and important natural resources.
Coastal Natural Hazards
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Author : James W. Good
language : en
Publisher: Oregon Sea Grant
Release Date : 1992
Coastal Natural Hazards written by James W. Good and has been published by Oregon Sea Grant this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Law categories.
Coastal Hazards
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Author : Charles W. Finkl
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-11
Coastal Hazards written by Charles W. Finkl and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-11 with Nature categories.
This book covers the gamut of coastal hazards that result from short-term low-frequency events and have high-magnitude and far-reaching impacts on coastal zones the world over. Much of the world’s population now lives in low-lying coastal zones that are inherently vulnerable to natural hazards such as flooding from hurricanes, tropical storms and northeastern storm surges; shoreline (beach and dune) erosion; cliff and bluff failures; and saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers used for drinking water supplies. In addition to the usual range of hydrometeorological disasters in coastal zones, this book covers tsunami impacts and warning systems as well as global perspectives of sea-level rise impacts and human perceptions of potential vulnerabilities resulting from rip currents that cause many drownings each year on beaches. Today, the use of numerical models that help predict vulnerabilities and provide a basis for shore protection measures is important in modern scientific and engineering systems. Final considerations focus on human actions in the form of the urbanization and industrialization of the coast, shore protection measures, and indicate how environmental degradation around coastal conurbations exacerbates the potential for unwanted impacts. Strategies for environmental management in coastal zones, from low-lying wetlands to high cliffs and rocky promontories, are highlighted as a means of living in harmony with Nature and not trying to conquer it.
Hazard Modeling And Assessment Of The Nile Delta Coast
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Author : Kamal Srogy Darwish
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-11-04
Hazard Modeling And Assessment Of The Nile Delta Coast written by Kamal Srogy Darwish and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-04 with Science categories.
The book presents the results of a doctoral thesis conducted under the supervision of two international governmental universities in Egypt and the USA. This book is very important for specialists in the field of Physical Geography with concentration of Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing techniques for Coastal Hazard Assessment. It deals with coastal hazards and disasters using unique techniques and methods, such as Coastline Change Detection, Sea-Level Rise Modeling and Future Predication, Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping, and Coastal Vulnerability Index. The integration of geospatial technologies that applied accurately in this book especially for the coastal hazard mitigation and protection devise evaluation makes it very helpful for researchers and academics, as well as for coastal and civil engineers.