Natural hazards

This updated new edition presents a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary analysis of the complete range of natural hazards. Edward Bryant describes and explains how hazards occur, examines prediction methods, considers recent and historical hazard events and explores the social impact of such disasters. Supported by over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs, this standard text is an invaluable guide for students and professionals in the field. First Edition Hb (1991): 0-521-37295-X First Edition Pb (1991): 0-521-37889-3 Content: Introduction to natural hazards -- Climatic hazards -- Mechanisms of climate variability -- Large-scale storms as a hazard -- Localized storms -- Drought as a hazard -- Flooding as a hazard -- Fires in nature -- Oceanic hazards -- Geological hazards -- Causes and prediction of earthquakes and volcanoes -- Earthquakes and Tsunami as hazards -- Volcanoes as a hazard -- Land instability as a hazard -- Social impact -- Personal and group response to hazards. Abstract: This revised edition, first published in 2005, is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards. Read more... "This revised edition is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards. Accessible, readable and well supported by over 150 maps, diagrams and photographs, it is a standard text for students and an invaluable guide for professionals in the field."--Jacket This revised edition is a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards. Accessible, readable and well supported by over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs, it is a standard text for students and an invaluable guide for professionals in the field.