{"product_id":"earths-natural-hazards-and-disasters-bethany-d-hinga-9781119217718","title":"Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters","description":"\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 \u003cli\u003eCovers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the science of hazards in accessible terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural event\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores data-based risk mitigation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bethany D. Hinga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119217717\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119217718\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Geophysical Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 6.80w x 1.00d","brand":"Bethany D. Hinga","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46136286413055,"sku":"9781119217718","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9111f659-981f-4735-bbcd-ebf267044676.jpg?v=1726416229","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/earths-natural-hazards-and-disasters-bethany-d-hinga-9781119217718","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}