Navigating Natural Hazards in Mountainous Topographies: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Living

Author:   Gowhar Meraj ,  Shizuka Hashimoto ,  Pankaj Kumar
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2024 ed.
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9783031658617


Pages:   313
Publication Date:   17 August 2024
Format:   Hardback
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""Nature's Fury: Navigating Natural Hazards in Mountainous Topographies"" shall be a comprehensive guide to the unique challenges and hazards associated with mountainous regions, and the efforts being made to mitigate their impact. The book shall provide a detailed overview of natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, and flash floods, and explores their impacts on communities and the environment. It would delve into the science of risk assessment and vulnerability analysis, and shall offer practical insights into mitigation strategies such as early warning systems, evacuation plans, and disaster response efforts. The book will also explore the role of technology and predictive modeling in mountain hazards management, and the relationship between mountain hazards and climate change.   With realworld examples and case studies from the Himalayas, the Andes, and the Rockies, the book shall provide a comprehensive examination of the field of mountain hazards management. It will cover community-based disaster management and preparedness, environmental conservation and sustainable development, and the balancing of tourism and conservation in mountainous regions. The book will also include lessons learned from major mountain disasters, and the importance of international cooperation in mountain hazards management.   It would cater wide audience including professionals in the field of disaster management, an environmental scientist, or even an enthusiast of mountain landscapes. We propose to have an engaging writing style and practical insights in this book, that will provide a valuable resource for anyone interested in navigating the unique challenges and hazards of mountainous topographies.

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Author:   Gowhar Meraj ,  Shizuka Hashimoto ,  Pankaj Kumar
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2024 ed.
ISBN:  

9783031658617


ISBN 10:   3031658612
Pages:   313
Publication Date:   17 August 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

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