‎BRYANT EDWARD‎
‎NATURAL HAZARDS‎

‎Cambridge University Press. 1991. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 294 pages. Illustré de nombreux graphiques et schémas, et de nombreuses cartes et photos en noir et blanc dans le texte. Texte sur 2 colonnes.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon‎

Reference : RO60119892
ISBN : 0521378893

‎Contents: Introduction to natural hazards. Rationale. Historical background. The world of myths and legends Catastrophism vs uniformitarianism Catastrophe theory The relationship between humans and natural hazards. Chapter outlines. Climatic hazards. Large-scale storms as a hazard. Introduction. Tropical cyclones. Introduction Mechanics of cyclone generation Magnitude and frequency World cyclone disasters Geological significance Impact and response. Extra-tropical cyclones. Formation Disasters. Storm surges. Introduction Causes Probability of occurrence. Strong wind as a hazard. Introduction. Tornadoes. Introduction Form and formation Occurrence Tornado destruction Geological and ecological significance Response. Dust storms. Introduction Formation Location and frequency of occurrence Major storm events Geological significance. Localized strong winds. Oceanographic hazards. Introduction. Waves as a hazard. Theory Wave generation World distribution of high waves Waves as a hazard at sea. Causes and prediction of drought and flood. Response to droughts. Fires in nature, etc. Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon‎