Natural Hazards

Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes

By Duane E. DeVecchio, Edward A. Keller, John Clague | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Natural Hazards focuses on hazards as the interface between humanity and its needs for space and resources, as well as on the ongoing geologic processes of Earth and features many new Canadian examples and discussions while retaining the best U.S. and international illustrations. The third Canadian edition strikes an ideal balance between the scientific and the human aspects of natural hazards, combining basic scientific principles within a solid social framework.

Editions of Natural Hazards

Hardcover
ISBN 9780133076509
EBook
ISBN 9781351978217
PDF
ISBN 9781351978224

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Natural Hazards focuses on hazards as the interface between humanity and its needs for space and resources, as well as on the ongoing geologic processes of Earth and features many new Canadian examples and discussions while retaining the best U.S. and international illustrations. The third Canadian edition strikes an ideal balance between the scientific and the human aspects of natural hazards, combining basic scientific principles within a solid social framework.

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What is Natural Hazards about?

Natural Hazards focuses on hazards as the interface between humanity and its needs for space and resources, as well as on the ongoing geologic processes of Earth and features many new Canadian examples and discussions while retaining the best U.S. and international illustrations. The third Canadian edition strikes an ideal balance between the scientific and the human aspects of natural hazards, combining basic scientific principles within a solid social framework.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Natural Hazards?

Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Natural disasters

Where can I read a sample of Natural Hazards?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780133076509

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Natural Hazards?

Duane E. DeVecchio, Edward A. Keller, John Clague

Who is the Publisher of the book Natural Hazards?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Natural Hazards is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780133076509) and ebook(ISBN 9781351978217) and pdf(ISBN 9781351978224)