Bøger af Lily Hill

A major adverse event that results from natural processes of the Earth is known as natural disaster. It includes volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other geological processes. Natural hazards often cause major loss of lives and damage to property. They are classified into geological disasters, hydrological disasters, meteorological disasters, and wildfire and space disasters. Geological disasters include avalanches, landslides, sinkholes, etc. Hydrological disasters include tsunami, floods, limnic eruptions, etc. Meteorological disasters include cyclonic storms, blizzards, hailstorms, ice storms and heat waves. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on natural hazards and disasters have been included in this book. It provides comprehensive insights into this field. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.