Predicting Disasters
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Predicting Disasters
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Author : Kerry Smith
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2024-02-27
Predicting Disasters written by Kerry Smith and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-27 with Social Science categories.
Japan is a place where powerful earthquakes have occurred more frequently and have caused more harm in the modern era than they have in all but a handful of other locations on the planet. In the twentieth century alone, earthquake disasters in Japan took almost as many lives as they had in all of the country’s recorded history up to that point. Predicting Disasters is the first English-language book to explore how scientists convinced policy makers and the public in postwar Japan that catastrophic earthquakes were coming, and the first to show why earthquake prediction has played such a central role in Japan’s efforts to prepare for a dangerous future ever since. Kerry Smith shows how, in the twentieth century, scientists struggled to make large-scale earthquake disasters legible to the public and to policy makers as significant threats to Japan’s future and as phenomena that could be anticipated and prepared for. Smith also explains why understanding those struggles matters. Disasters, Smith contends, belong alongside more familiar topics of analysis in modern Japanese history—such as economic growth and its impacts, political crises and popular protest, and even the legacies of the war—for the work they do in helping us better understand how the past has influenced beliefs about Japan’s possible futures, and how beliefs about the future shape the present. Predicting Disasters makes relevant elements of Japan’s past more accessible to readers interested in the histories of disaster and scientific communities, as well as to those who want to gain a better understanding of the risk and uncertainty surrounding natural phenomena.
Predicting Natural Disasters With Ai And Machine Learning
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Author : Satishkumar, D.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2024-02-16
Predicting Natural Disasters With Ai And Machine Learning written by Satishkumar, D. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-16 with Nature categories.
In a world where the relentless force of natural and man-made disasters threatens societies, the need for effective disaster management has never been more critical. Predicting Natural Disasters With AI and Machine Learning addresses the challenges of disasters and charts a path toward proactive solutions by applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This book begins by interpreting the nature of disasters, clearly distinguishing between natural and man-made hazards. It delves into the intricacies of disaster risk reduction (DRR), emphasizing the human contribution to most disasters. Recognizing the necessity for a multifaceted approach, the book advocates the four ‘R’s - Risk Mitigation, Response Readiness, Response Execution, and Recovery - as integral components of comprehensive disaster management. This book explores various AI and ML applications designed to predict, manage, and mitigate the impact of natural disasters, focusing on natural language processing, and early warning systems. The contrast between weak AI, simulating human intelligence for specific tasks, and strong AI, capable of autonomous problem-solving, is thoroughly examined in the context of disaster management. Its chapters systematically address critical issues, including real-world data handling, challenges related to data accessibility, completeness, security, privacy, and ethical considerations.
Remote Sensing And Gis Technologies For Monitoring And Prediction Of Disasters
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Author : Shailesh Nayak
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-07-16
Remote Sensing And Gis Technologies For Monitoring And Prediction Of Disasters written by Shailesh Nayak 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 2008-07-16 with Science categories.
Lessons learned in the last several years have given clear indications that the prediction and efficient monitoring of disasters is one of the critical factors in decision-making process. In this respect space-based technologies have the great potential of supplying information in near real time. Earth observation satellites have already demonstrated their flexibility in providing data to a wide range of applications: weather forecasting, person and vehicle tracking, alerting to disaster, forest fire and flood monitoring, oil spills, spread of desertification, monitoring of crop and forestry damages. This book focuses on a wider utilisation of remote sensing in disaster management. The discussed aspects comprise data access/delivery to the users, information extraction and analysis, management of data and its integration with other data sources (airborne and terrestrial imagery, GIS data, etc.), data standardization, organisational and legal aspects of sharing remote sensing information.
Internet Of Things And Ai For Natural Disaster Management And Prediction
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Author : Satishkumar, D.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2024-03-07
Internet Of Things And Ai For Natural Disaster Management And Prediction written by Satishkumar, D. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-07 with Nature categories.
In a world where natural disasters wreak havoc with increasing frequency and severity, the need for accurate prediction and effective management has never been more critical. From earthquakes shattering communities to floods submerging vast regions, these events endanger lives and strain resources and infrastructure to their limits. Yet, amidst this turmoil, traditional forecasting methods often need to catch up, leaving us vulnerable and reactive rather than proactive. This comprehensive academic collection provides a beacon of hope in uncertain circumstances: Internet of Things and AI for Natural Disaster Management and Prediction. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book empowers academics, policymakers, and practitioners alike to harness the full potential of machine learning in safeguarding lives and livelihoods.
Large Scale Disasters
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Author : Mohamed Gad-el-Hak
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2008-06-23
Large Scale Disasters written by Mohamed Gad-el-Hak 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 2008-06-23 with Science categories.
'Extreme' events - including climatic events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, drought - can cause massive disruption to society, including large death tolls and property damage in the billions of dollars. Events in recent years have shown the importance of being prepared and that countries need to work together to help alleviate the resulting pain and suffering. This volume presents an integrated review of the broad research field of large-scale disasters. It establishes a common framework for predicting, controlling and managing both manmade and natural disasters. There is a particular focus on events caused by weather and climate change. Other topics include air pollution, tsunamis, disaster modeling, the use of remote sensing and the logistics of disaster management. It will appeal to scientists, engineers, first responders and health-care professionals, in addition to graduate students and researchers who have an interest in the prediction, prevention or mitigation of large-scale disasters.
Utilizing Ai And Machine Learning For Natural Disaster Management
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Author : Satishkumar, D.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2024-04-29
Utilizing Ai And Machine Learning For Natural Disaster Management written by Satishkumar, D. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-29 with Nature categories.
Acute events of natural origin, spanning atmospheric, biological, geophysical, hydrologic, and oceanographic realms, persistently menace societies globally. Approximately 160 million people annually bear the brunt of these disasters, with certain regions facing disproportionate impacts. The lack of predictability intensifies the challenge, creating intercommunal capacity gaps and amplifying the dire consequences. Utilizing AI and Machine Learning for Natural Disaster Management provides instances of ML in predicting earthquakes. By leveraging seismic data, AI systems can analyze magnitude and patterns, providing invaluable insights to forecast earthquake occurrences and aftershocks. Similarly, the book unveils the potential of ML in simulating floods by recording and analyzing rainfall patterns from previous years. The predictive power extends to hurricanes, where data on wind speed, rainfall, temperature, and moisture converge to anticipate future occurrences, potentially saving millions in property damage.
Megadisasters
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Author : Florin Diacu
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2009-10-19
Megadisasters written by Florin Diacu and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-19 with Nature categories.
The history and science behind efforts to predict major disasters, from tsunamis to stock market crashes Can we predict cataclysmic disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or stock market crashes? The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 claimed more than 200,000 lives. Hurricane Katrina killed over 1,800 people and devastated the city of New Orleans. The recent global financial crisis has cost corporations and ordinary people around the world billions of dollars. Megadisasters is a book that asks why catastrophes such as these catch us by surprise, and reveals the history and groundbreaking science behind efforts to forecast major disasters and minimize their destruction. Each chapter of this exciting and eye-opening book explores a particular type of cataclysmic event and the research surrounding it, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, rapid climate change, collisions with asteroids or comets, pandemics, and financial crashes. Florin Diacu tells the harrowing true stories of people impacted by these terrible events, and of the scientists racing against time to predict when the next big disaster will strike. He describes the mathematical models that are so critical to understanding the laws of nature and foretelling potentially lethal phenomena, the history of modeling and its prospects for success in the future, and the enormous challenges to scientific prediction posed by the chaos phenomenon, which is the high instability that underlies many processes around us. Yielding new insights into the perils that can touch every one of us, Megadisasters shows how the science of predicting disasters holds the promise of a safer and brighter tomorrow.
Ai And Iot For Proactive Disaster Management
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Author : Ouaissa, Mariyam
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2024-05-06
Ai And Iot For Proactive Disaster Management written by Ouaissa, Mariyam and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-06 with Computers categories.
In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of natural disasters looms large, necessitating innovative solutions for effective disaster management. Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) presents a transformative approach to addressing these challenges. However, despite the potential benefits, the field needs more comprehensive resources that explore the full extent of AI and IoT applications in disaster management. AI and IoT for Proactive Disaster Management fills that gap by examining how AI and IoT can revolutionize disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. It offers a deep dive into AI frameworks, IoT infrastructures, and the synergy of these technologies in predicting and managing natural disasters. Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, research scholars, industry professionals, and technology enthusiasts, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the intersection of AI, IoT, and disaster management. By showcasing cutting-edge research and practical applications, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to harness AI and IoT for more efficient and effective disaster management strategies.
Disaster Strikes
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Author : Jane Kelley
language : en
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
Release Date : 2003-10
Disaster Strikes written by Jane Kelley and has been published by Creative Teaching Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The ground shakes. A wall of water rushes toward the shore. The wind starts screaming. Have you ever wondered how people survive disasters? Technology has a lot to do with it! Book jacket.
Unforgettable Natural Disasters
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Author : Tamara Hollingsworth
language : en
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Release Date : 2013-03-03
Unforgettable Natural Disasters written by Tamara Hollingsworth and has been published by Teacher Created Materials this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-03 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Traces the effects of the powers of nature on the world, including disasters from earthquakes to droughts.