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This Atlas presents records of climatic variability and change in Europe starting before 1901 and focuses especially on trends of extreme temperatures and precipitation. The authors have used software developed within EMULATE (European and North Atlantic daily to...
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Springer
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2014-12-04
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This book is a compilation of papers contributed by researchers and scientists from SAARC nations and deals with high-impact weather conditions, their prediction and potential consequences for populations in the SAARC region. There have been a number of recent advances...
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Springer
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2014-11-19
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The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable to a variety of natural and manmade hazards. This edited book productively brings together scholars and senior public officials having direct experience in dealing with or researching on recent major natural...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-11-18
Collection :
Disaster Risk Reduction
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In the present authors attempted to have a clear insight into the interworking of geotectonic, geomorphic, hydrologic and anthropogenic factors leading to landslide in the Shiv khola Watershed, the most worst affected region of Darjiling Himalaya. This book includes the...
Editeur :
Springer
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2014-11-07
Collection :
Springer Natural Hazards
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This monograph focuses on a variety of topics related to reconstruction and restoration in post-tsunami conditions. Aspects such as coastal engineering, early warning systems and technological approaches, urban planning and settlements relocation, socio-economic...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-10-29
Collection :
Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research
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The book is the outcome of a unique venture: a team of Chinese geographers and a team of American geographers collaborated on a new Comparative Geography of China and the United States.The book meets a high demand for comparative information about China and the United...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-07-17
Collection :
GeoJournal Library
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This book presents the latest research developments in geoinformation science, which includes all the sub-disciplines of the field, such as: geomatic engineering, GIS, remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, digital cartography, etc.
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-07-08
Collection :
Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography
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This volume contains peer-reviewed papers from the Third World Landslide Forum organized by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) in June 2014. The complete collection of papers from the Forum is published in three full-color volumes and one mono-color...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-05-21
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This volume contains peer-reviewed papers from the Third World Landslide Forum organized by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) in June 2014. The complete collection of papers from the Forum is published in three full-color volumes and one mono-color...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-05-19
ePub
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This book identifies lessons learned from natural hazard experiences to help communities plan for and adapt to climate change. Written by leading experts, the case studies examine diverse experiences, from severe storms to sea-level related hazards, droughts, heat...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-04-18
Collection :
Environmental Hazards
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This book offers a systematic, empirical examination of the concepts of disasters and sustainable economic development applied to many cases around the world. It presents comprehensive coverage of the complex and dynamic relationship between disaster and development,...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-04-11
Collection :
Environmental Hazards
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Civil society organizations (CSOs) have played important roles over the years in the disaster field. Starting from the traditional approach of response and relief, the emphasis has gradually shifted to disaster risk reduction. From international nongovernmental...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-04-10
Collection :
Disaster Risk Reduction
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With increased climate variability, aggravated natural hazards in the form of extreme events are affecting the lives and livelihoods of many people. This work serves as a basis for formulating a ‘preparedness plan’ to ensure the effective policy formulation for planned...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-03-18
Collection :
SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences
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?The classical field dealing with earthquakes is called “earthquake engineering” and considered to be a branch of structural engineering. In projects dealing with strategies for earthquake risk mitigation, urban planning approaches are often neglected. Today...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-02-11
Collection :
Environmental Hazards
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This book presents key lessons from community-based risk-reduction practices in Japan, a country that is often hit by disasters and that also has shown strong resilience in coping with those disasters. Japan has a strong governance system for disaster risk reduction....
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-01-18
Collection :
Disaster Risk Reduction
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Disaster preparedness is a topic that everyone should consider, not just people on the fringe. No matter where people live, the potential for a natural or manmade disaster exists, and every home should be stocked and ready for the worst.Disaster Preparedness is a...
Editeur :
Dk
Parution :
2014-01-07
ePub
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This book explains key lessons learned from diverse disaster situations and analyzes them within the framework of governance, education, and technology, providing a framework for disaster recovery as a development opportunity. In post-disaster situations, different...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2013-10-30
Collection :
Disaster Risk Reduction
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Natural disasters are increasingly affecting the world, taking lives unexpectedly and leaving many others injured and homeless. Moreover, disasters disrupt local, national and even global economies, instantly changing the direction of development. In the first half of...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2013-06-19
Collection :
SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace
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This book outlines disaster risk reduction (DRR) approaches in Bangladesh, drawing examples and lessons from the national and community-level programs, projects, and relevant experiences of the country. The content is based on a selection of available documents, a...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2013-05-31
Collection :
Disaster Risk Reduction
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This book presents the latest research developments in geoinformation science, which includes all the sub-disciplines of the subject, such as: geomatic engineering, GIS, remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, digital cartography, etc.
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2013-04-13
Collection :
Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography
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