Hydro-Meteorological Hazards, Risks, and Disasters

Hydro-Meteorological Hazards, Risks, and Disasters, 2e, is an integrated look at the major disasters that have had, and continue to have, major implications for many of the world's people, such as floods and droughts. It takes a geoscientific approach to the topic and covers current thinking about socially relevant scientific issues that can directly affect human lives and assets. The book showcases academic and applied research conducted in developed and developing countries, and contains new insights about how climate change affects hazardous processes. It is a valuable reference for researchers, graduates, scientists, physical geographers, urban planners, landscape architects, and other people who work on the build environments of the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 386 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The second edition of Hydro-Meteorological Hazards, Risks, and Disasters provides an in-depth examination of the significant disasters that have impacted and continue to impact the lives of countless individuals worldwide, including floods and droughts. This revised edition adopts a geoscientific perspective while also addressing socially relevant scientific issues that have the potential to directly affect human well-being and assets. This edition showcases cutting-edge research conducted in both developed and developing countries, allowing readers to gain access to the most recent advancements in flood and drought modeling and their practical applications in real-world scenarios, including humanitarian emergencies. Additionally, the book offers valuable insights into the ways in which climate change influences hazardous processes, offering a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted challenges posed by these phenomena.

For the first time, a comprehensive compilation of information on various topics relevant to professionals is presented in a single volume. This edition serves as a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, scientists, physical geographers, urban planners, landscape architects, and individuals involved in the development of the built environments around the world.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 151 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128191019
Edition number: 2 ed