This book gathers the proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on
Natural Hazards (NATHAZ'19), held in Lajes do Pico, Pico Island,
Azores in 2019. Natural hazards constitute the threat of a
naturally occurring event having a negative effect on human beings.
These effects are often called natural disasters. Among the natural
hazards and potential disasters to be considered are: earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, floods, droughts and
coastal erosion. In addition, there are anthropogenic hazards that
occur as a result of human interactions with the environment. They
include technological hazards, which occur due to exposure to
hazardous substances in the environment. Grasping the behaviour of
natural systems requires a comprehensive understanding of climatology,
geology and hydrology data and dynamics. Thus, it is important to
conduct hazard and risk assessment studies for meaningful hazard
mitigation. Further, the book demonstrates that an accurate
understanding of natural systems and interactions between engineering
and natural resources is of vital significance to the entire
socio-economic sector. This volume offers an overview of natural
hazards in model regions in Europe, America, and Atlantic islands.
Providing new insights on the characterisation, assessment, protection
and modelling of geological hazards, water systems, urban areas and
coastal zones, it represents a valuable resource for all researchers
and practitioners in the fields of Geosciences, Hydrology, Water
Resources, Natural Hazards, Environments and Engineering. Main
topics include: 1. Natural Hazards and Disasters 2. Sustainable Water
Systems and Climate Change 3. Technological Hazards and Engineering
Design
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Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Natural Hazards (NATHAZ'19), Pico Island—Azores 2019
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783030343972
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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