Dangerous Neighbors: Volcanoes and Cities (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107039230)

What are the real risks posed by a volcanic eruption near a city - what is fact and what is myth? How have volcanic eruptions affected cities in the past, and how can we learn from these events? Why do communities continue to develop in such locations, despite the obvious threat? In this fascinating book, Grant Heiken explores global examples of cities at risk from volcanoes, from Italy, the US, Mexico, Ecuador, The Philippines, Japan and New Zealand, providing historical and contemporary eruption case studies to illustrate volcanic hazards, and cities' efforts to respond to them, both good and poor. He shows that truly successful volcanic hazard mitigation cannot be accomplished without collaboration between experts in geology and natural hazards, public health, medicine, city and infrastructure planning, and civil protection. This is a topical and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and future activity of these dangerous neighbors.

Author: Grant Heiken
ISBN-10: 1107039231
ISBN-13: 9781107039230
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/10/2013
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 08/01/2014