Geophysical Hazards
Tom Beer
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Geophysical Hazards
by Tom Beer
Published
Feb 25, 2012
Publisher
Springer
Pages
284
ISBN-13
9789400731400
ISBN-10
940073140X
Description
This volume, written by the Hazards Science Team of the International Year of Planet Earth, brings together some of the most influential international scientists dealing with Natural Hazards and society’s response to natural hazards. It recognises that hazards, like poverty, will always be with us but that concerted and organised societal response can prevent a hazard becoming a disaster. By bringing together geoscientists, social scientists and those concerned with the administration of international science and international disaster reduction, this book details the state-of-the-science as well as the state-of-the-response in natural hazards. The contents of this volume fall into four parts: Part 1 deals with the IYPE Hazards Theme and its relation to society, emphasising that implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action requires a strong emphasis on human societies, human security, and that this can be achieved only through appropriate communication. Part 2 focuses on the response of the international scientific community. Part 3 concentrates on geophysical risk and sustainability by considering climate and climate change as well as the theory and the praxis involved in hazards, their prevention and mitigation. Part 4 relates to the observation and assessment of geo-hazards and risk.
Subjects
The World Is Flat -A Brief History OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
This Changes Everything
The Ministry for the Future
The Uninhabitable Earth
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
The Sheep Look Up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Geophysical Hazards?
This edition of Geophysical Hazards has approximately 284 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Geophysical Hazards?
For most readers, Geophysical Hazards typically takes between 5h 55m and 3h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Geophysical Hazards?
The estimated word count for Geophysical Hazards is approximately 71,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Geophysical Hazards?
Geophysical Hazards was written by Tom Beer.
When was Geophysical Hazards published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Feb 25, 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.