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

Edward Bryant is Associate Dean of Science at Wollongong University in Australia.

1. Introduction to natural hazards
Part I. Climatic hazards: 2. Mechanisms of climate variability
3. Large-scale storms as a hazard
4. Localized storms
5. Drought as a hazard
6. Flooding as a hazard
7. Fires in nature
8. Oceanic hazards
Part II. Geological hazards: 9. Causes and prediction of earthquakes and volcanoes
10. Earthquakes and Tsunami as hazards
11. Volcano as a hazard
12. Land instability as a hazard
13. Personal and group response to hazards
14. Epilogue.

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