{"product_id":"9781119217718-natural-disasters-p","title":"Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event – such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak – turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarth’s Natural Hazards and Disasters \u003c\/i\u003eis a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this volume:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains the science of hazards in accessible terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores data-based risk mitigation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Learn more about this book in a Q\u0026amp;A with the author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41659629142113,"sku":"9781119217718","price":129.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28907709.jpg?v=1723038098","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781119217718-natural-disasters-p","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}