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Large-scale disasters : prediction, control, and mitigation /

This volume presents an integrated review of the broad research field of large scale disasters. It establishes a common framework for predicting, controlling and managing both manmade and natural disasters. There is a particular focus on events caused by weather and climate change.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Gad-el-Hak, Mohamed, 1945-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:This volume presents an integrated review of the broad research field of large scale disasters. It establishes a common framework for predicting, controlling and managing both manmade and natural disasters. There is a particular focus on events caused by weather and climate change.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 576 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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