Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes

The fifth edition of Natural Hazards is a revised introductory-level survey book for university and college courses that focuses on earth processes that have direct impacts on human society. It integrates principles of geology,hydrology,meteorology,climatology,oceanography,soil science,ecology,and solar system astronomy. The book explains earth processes that drive hazardous events, illustrates how they interact with civilization, and describes how to better adjust to their effects. It is written by leading scholars and designed for learning with each chapter broken into small consumable chunks. Case studies of hazardous events have been integrated, and students are invited to apply their understanding of the five fundamental concepts. Figures, illustrations, and photos have been updated throughout. The book is designed for non-science majors to understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences to society.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 642 pages
\n Publication date: 02 April 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The fifth edition of Natural Hazards, a widely used textbook for university and college courses focusing on earth processes with significant and often sudden impacts on human society, has been revised and updated. This comprehensive text integrates principles from geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology, and solar system astronomy to provide a comprehensive understanding of the natural hazards that threaten our planet.

The textbook explains the earth processes that drive hazardous events in a clear and accessible manner, illustrating how these processes interact with our civilization and offering insights into how we can better adapt to their effects. Written by renowned scholars in the field, the new edition of this book leverages the vast amount of information available on natural hazards, disasters, and catastrophes.

The text is structured to facilitate learning, with each chapter broken down into manageable sections. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and concludes with review material, critical thinking questions, and a Concepts in Review section that breaks down the chapter's content by section. New case studies of hazardous events have been incorporated into the text, encouraging students to apply their knowledge and understanding of the five fundamental concepts that serve as the framework for the entire book.

Throughout the book, figures, illustrations, and photos have been updated to provide visual representations of the concepts discussed. Designed for a course in natural hazards for non-science majors, the primary goal of the text is to assist instructors in guiding students with limited scientific background to understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences.

By integrating principles from various disciplines and presenting them in a user-friendly format, Natural Hazards serves as an invaluable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the risks and challenges posed by natural hazards.

\n Weight: 1530g\n
Dimension: 190 x 244 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138352216\n
Edition number: 5 New edition\n