Publisher's Synopsis
This book offers extensive information on the various types of geohazards that affect not only human society but also natural resources. The authors of this book are experts in the characterization and modeling of geohazard phenomena and the vulnerability of different regions of the world to specific types of geohazards. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular geohazard type, covering its definition, types, causes, potential impacts on the socio-economic and natural environment, mitigation and relief methods, and rescue procedures. The book also includes case studies and specific examples of geohazard vulnerability mapping, information dissemination, and relief and rescue operations.
