A common sense field guide to understanding, surviving, and thriving in our time of complex chaos and crises. Is this fi......more
"The greatest natural disaster of all time" That’s how observers at the time viewed Agnes. When the storm arrived in Vir......more
This book explores the relationship between tourism and high-magnitude storm events. It considers the measures available......more
This book explores the relationship between tourism and high-magnitude storm events. It considers the measures available......more
Over the course of the stormy tapestry that is the human experience, the threads of resilience weave a story of unyieldi......more
"Climate Chaos, Adaptation, and Hope: Building a Resilient Future" is a comprehensive manual addressing the urgent issue......more
Reviewing current policies and practices, the book assesses the financial, economic and physical risk of building in haz......more
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From earthquakes to oil spills, Italy is recurrently affected by different kinds of disasters. This book brings a critic......more
Pickling is the best and most delicious way to preserve food, so it’s not surprising why they are so popular around the ......more
This book provides the first comprehensive compilation of cutting-edge research on Merapi volcano on the island of Java,......more
Ethel M. Chapman’s "God’s Green Country: A Novel of Canadian Rural Life" is a poignant depiction of rural Canadian life ......more
This open access book provides an overview of the progress in landslide research and technology and is part of a book se......more
H Is for Hawk meets Joan Didion in the Pyrocene in this arresting combination of memoir, natural history, and literary i......more
"Vanishing Flight MH370: Unraveling the Enigma" is an engrossing investigation into one of the most puzzling mysteries i......more
In "Tragedy in the Skies: China’s Devastating Air Disaster," readers embark on a trip that is both intriguing and heartb......more
This open access book provides an overview of the progress in landslide research and technology and is part of a book se......more
This open access book provides an overview of the progress in landslide research and technology and is part of a book se......more
This book addresses geohazards by establishing their unique hydrogeological conceptual site models. Geohazards occur in ......more
This book presents selected papers by the keynote speakers and other presenters from various disciplines and includes th......more
STORM STRUCK: When Supercharged Winds Slammed Northwest Michigan It was a hundred-year storm, said some. Thin trees snap......more
The 2011 Kii Peninsula disaster was postwar Japan’s largest sediment and flood disaster. This book analyzes the disaster......more
This book shows that the climate action and R2P agendas share a common goal: to protect vulnerable human populations fro......more
With over one hundred full-color photographs comes a harrowing portrait of Canada’s most devastating wildfire season eve......more
In a world experiencing increasingly intense hydrometeorological events driven by climate change, the need for effective......more
1894: The Deeper Story of Moose Factory’s Great Flood is an account of an ice jam-induced flood that occurred at the Hud......more
1894: The Deeper Story of Moose Factory’s Great Flood is an account of an ice jam-induced flood that occurred at the Hud......more
This book explores policies, structures, and processes of disaster management in India examining key theoretical foundat......more
The Ancient World: Early Observations and Natural PhilosophyIn the vast realm of intellectual history, one cannot overlo......more
Managing Disaster Risks to Cultural Heritage presents case studies from different regions in the world and establishes a......more
Managing Disaster Risks to Cultural Heritage presents case studies from different regions in the world and establishes a......more
Disaster research has been studied from many angles, seldom targeting its implications for vulnerable territories in Afr......more
In March 2011, people in a coastal Japanese city stood atop a seawall watching the approach of the tsunami that would ki......more
This book explores the reconstruction after the 2015 Gorkha Nepal earthquake, on the basis of the author’s first-hand ex......more
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A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice Matthew J. Davenport’s The Longest Minute is the spellbinding true story of......more
A work of on-the-ground reporting into the science of, and cultural ideas around, wildfires and fire management that cha......more
In June of 2013, darkened skies over northern India released torrential rains from multiple cloudbursts, leaving behind ......more
This book deals with topics of current interest, such as climate change, floods, drought, and hydrological extremes. The......more
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A nuclear disaster refers to an accident that occurs in any nuclear facility of the nuclear fuel cycle including the nuc......more
A tsunami is a natural disaster characterized by a sequence of swiftly moving waves in the ocean, triggered by volcanic ......more
This book discusses the threats and impacts of flash floods in Vietnam on environmental, human, and socio-economic resou......more
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In response to the explosion of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in March 2011, this book examines how the concept of a......more
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Tsunami refers to a natural disaster that is characterized by a set of long waves brought on by an abrupt movement of th......more
Disasters refer to severe disruptions that affect the functioning of a community, to an extent which is beyond its copin......more
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In 1948-49, Nebraska experienced a winter like never before. Brutal cold, unbearable winds and record snowfall made road......more
How is a changing climate affecting hurricanes, and how are these changes intersecting with our changing exposure and vu......more
The hurricane season is here, and you have to be prepared. This book offers advice on what to do ahead of time to stay s......more
This book comprehensively utilizes the new generation of artificial intelligence and remote sensing science and technolo......more
Master the Art of Hurricane Preparedness and Protect Your Loved Ones When the skies darken and the winds pick up, what’s......more
This book presents the mechanism of in-situ radon volatilization and outlines the geological requisites to site a radon ......more
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This book presents a comprehensive analysis of diverse aspects of geohazards. The growing vulnerability and exposure to ......more
This book offers a comprehensive description and analysis of natural hazard warnings, drawing on perspectives from the s......more
The purpose of this book is to help preserve the community memory of the catastrophic Hurricane Harvey event and its imp......more
This book presents an in-depth review of El Hierro Island, the youngest and most southwesterly volcano of the Canary Isl......more
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The truth about the earth we live on. Everything we create, consume, build, manufacture and waste comes from the earth a......more
The truth about the earth we live on. Everything we create, consume, build, manufacture and waste comes from the earth a......more
In a world shaped by the forces of nature, humankind has always sought to understand and mitigate the impacts of natural......more
This gripping account tells the story of one of the deadliest tornadoes in American history. On July 6, 1893, a massive ......more
Un emocionante y detallado relato del desastre natural más grande en la historia de América Latina. Federico García Godo......more
This book tells the gripping story of the devastating volcanic eruptions that decimated the islands of Martinique and St......more
This official report on the devastating earthquake that struck San Francisco and the surrounding region in 1906 offers a......more
In this historical account, William Kirk describes the many eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna over the centurie......more
This book is a comprehensive study of great earthquakes, their history, phenomena, and causes, with especial reference t......more
Few natural wonders can match the awe-inspiring spectacle of an erupting volcano. In this classic work, John Auldjo take......more
From explosive eruptions to mesmerizing lava flows, volcanoes have captivated humankind for centuries. In this fascinati......more
Explore the awe-inspiring power of volcanoes with this detailed study of the world’s most famous, and infamous, volcanoe......more
This volume chronicles the great floods of August 1829 in the Province of Moray and adjoining districts, offering a deta......more
This official report on the devastating earthquake that struck San Francisco and the surrounding region in 1906 offers a......more
The Johnstown Horror is a true account of the devastating floods that struck Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1889. It offers ......more
In this historical account, William Kirk describes the many eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna over the centurie......more
In 1902, the islands of Martinique and St. Vincent suffered the deadliest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. This g......more
This book is a comprehensive study on forest fires, and provides a nuanced and insightful perspective on this important ......more
Descrizione dell’isola Ferdinandea al mezzo-giorno della Sicilia, written by Benedetto Marzolla, provides a detailed acc......more
George Kennan takes readers on a journey to the heart of a catastrophic volcanic eruption in this gripping account. With......more
Travel back in time to colonial America and experience one of the most significant natural disasters in New England hist......more
This book is a comprehensive study of waterspouts on the Yorkshire Wolds, an area prone to severe weather conditions. It......more
Un emocionante y detallado relato del desastre natural más grande en la historia de América Latina. Federico García Godo......more
This book chronicles the tragic events of August 28th, 1826, when an avalanche swept down Mount Washington in New Hampsh......more
This book delves into the history of the earthquakes that have plagued the island of Ischia for centuries. Johnston-Lavi......more
This book is an account of the eruption of Mount Pelee on the island of St. Pierre in 1902, which was one of the deadlie......more
A detailed account of some of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in history. Includes stories of personal survival ......more
Canada’s vast forests are one of its most precious resources, but also one of its greatest dangers. In this informative ......more
This gripping account of a devastating natural disaster offers a detailed reconstruction of one of the most destructive ......more
In 1933, the Rio Grande river overflowed its banks and caused widespread devastation in the towns and cities along its p......more