Hydro-Meteorological Extremes and Disasters

The edited book provides insights into climate change, extreme events, and disaster risk management, covering topics such as fundamentals, exposure, risk, resilience, and vulnerability. It also examines the impact of disaster events on bio-diversity, local communities, ecosystems, and agricultural food production. The book aims to define remediation strategies for resilient infrastructures, communication strategies, and immediate public participation. It is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers in climate change, atmospheric sciences, and disaster management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The edited book is a comprehensive resource that delves into the intricate aspects of climate change, extreme events, and disaster risk management. It offers a systematic approach to understanding the multifaceted risk associated with hydro-meteorological extreme events, encompassing a wide range of topics such as basic concepts, exposure, risk, resilience, and vulnerability. Furthermore, the book explores the profound impact of various disaster events on bio-diversity, local communities, ecosystems, and agricultural food production. The primary objective of this text is to establish remediation strategies in the domains of resilient infrastructures, communication strategies, and immediate public participation. Presented in four parts, part 1 provides an introductory overview of hydro-meteorological-based disasters, part 2 delves into risk and vulnerability analysis, part 3 explores risk remediation options, and part 4 emphasizes the role of sustainable planning frameworks in disaster risk management. This volume is of immense interest and value to professionals and researchers engaged in climate change, atmospheric sciences, and disaster management fields.

The edited book is a comprehensive resource that delves into the intricate aspects of climate change, extreme events, and disaster risk management. It offers a systematic approach to understanding the multifaceted risk associated with hydro-meteorological extreme events, encompassing a wide range of topics such as basic concepts, exposure, risk, resilience, and vulnerability. Furthermore, the book explores the profound impact of various disaster events on bio-diversity, local communities, ecosystems, and agricultural food production. The primary objective of this text is to establish remediation strategies in the domains of resilient infrastructures, communication strategies, and immediate public participation. Presented in four parts, part 1 provides an introductory overview of hydro-meteorological-based disasters, part 2 delves into risk and vulnerability analysis, part 3 explores risk remediation options, and part 4 emphasizes the role of sustainable planning frameworks in disaster risk management. This volume is of immense interest and value to professionals and researchers engaged in climate change, atmospheric sciences, and disaster management fields.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811907241
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022