{"product_id":"natural-hazards-and-disasters-nicola-feidan-9781641160407","title":"Natural Hazards and Disasters: A Case Study Approach","description":"Natural hazards are natural phenomena that have a destructive effect on the built and natural environment. These hazards can be categorized into geophysical or biological hazards. Geophysical hazards include meteorological and geological disasters such as cyclones, floods, earthquakes, avalanches, etc. Biological hazards form the sub-class that encompasses a diverse array of infections, diseases and infestations. In order to reduce risks due to natural disasters, an effective hazard analysis needs to be undertaken. This typically involves an examination of hazards and their interrelationships. It also involves risk assessment for analyzing the vulnerability of built environment to such hazards. This book contains some path-breaking studies in this domain. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to natural hazards and disasters. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicola Feidan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1641160403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641160407\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Callisto Reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d","brand":"Nicola Feidan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48445482893567,"sku":"9781641160407","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dc79743e-c66a-442c-b3c1-887e5de92933.jpg?v=1777218827","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/natural-hazards-and-disasters-nicola-feidan-9781641160407","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}