Description

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Natural Hazards and Disasters explores the sometimes harsh effects of nature on human life. The set discusses the physical science behind specific types of hazards and disasters (such as blizzards and tsunamis), their impact on our lives, how damage is mitigated or prevented, recovery and reconstruction, and the current research and technology used for managing or even eliminating the hazards.

Written by experts in the field, the set also explores a variety of extreme events from around the world, including the 2010-2011 Christchurch Earthquakes (New Zealand), the 2017-2018 Thomas Fire (United States), and the 2018 Kerala Floods (India). Also covered are the world's major international and nonprofit aid agencies, like the Salvation Army and Oxfam, that assist disaster victims.

About the Author

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Bimal Kanti Paul is professor of geography and geospatial sciences at Kansas State University. He specializes in natural hazards.