Emerging Voices in Natural Hazards Research
Author | : Fernando I. Rivera |
Publisher | : Butterworth-Heinemann |
Total Pages | : 454 |
Release | : 2019-06-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780128158210 |
ISBN-13 | : 0128158212 |
Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Emerging Voices in Natural Hazards Research provides a synthesis of the most pressing issues in natural hazards research by new professionals. The book begins with an overview of emerging research on natural hazards, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, sea-level rise, global warming, climate change, and tornadoes, among others. Remaining sections include topics such as socially vulnerable populations and the cycles of emergency management. Emerging Voices in Natural Hazards Research is intended to serve as a consolidated resource for academics, students, and researchers to learn about the most pressing issues in natural hazard research today.