The first interdisciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards. Accessible, readable and well supported with over 180 maps, diagrams and ...Show synopsisThe first interdisciplinary treatment of the full range of natural hazards. Accessible, readable and well supported with over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs.Hide synopsis
Description:Fine. Almost in new condition. Book shows only very slight...Fine. Almost in new condition. Book shows only very slight signs of use. Cover and binding are undamaged and pages show minimal use. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More.
Description:Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and...Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas.
Description:Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may...Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy!
Description:Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs...Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities.
Description:4to. Paperback. Small nick to bottom of spine, o/wise good...4to. Paperback. Small nick to bottom of spine, o/wise good condition. B/W photos & illus. Describes & explains how natural hazards occur, recent & historical case-studies, the social impact etc. Covers tropical cyclones, tornadoes, large storms & winds, waves, sea-ice, sea-level-rise, beach erosion, drought, flood, hail, lightning, snow, bushfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, lava flows, land instability etc. 294pp. ISBN 0521378893. 50397.
Description:Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows...Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities.
Description:VERY GOOD reprint, 8.25" x 11", 294 pages, illustrated with 180...VERY GOOD reprint, 8.25" x 11", 294 pages, illustrated with 180 maps, diagrams and photographs, index. A very nice copy with occasional highlighting and only occasional notes in pencil. -This interdisciplinary treatment of hazards and natural catastrophes explains how natural hazards occur, prediction methods, social impact and emergency responses. Hazards include tropical cyclones, tornadoes, large storms and winds, waves, sea-ice, sea-level rise, beach erosion, drought, floods, hail, lightning, snow, bush fires, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami, lava flows, atmospheric changes, land instability.
