Early Warning Systems for Natural Disaster Reduction

Early Warning Systems for Natural Disaster Reduction
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 774
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ISBN-10 : 9783642559037
ISBN-13 : 3642559034
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Book Synopsis Early Warning Systems for Natural Disaster Reduction by : Jochen Zschau

Download or read book Early Warning Systems for Natural Disaster Reduction written by Jochen Zschau and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for a broad audience this book offers a comprehensive account of early warning systems for hydro meteorological disasters such as floods and storms, and for geological disasters such as earthquakes. One major theme is the increasingly important role in early warning systems played by the rapidly evolving fields of space and information technology. The authors, all experts in their respective fields, offer a comprehensive and in-depth insight into the current and future perspectives for early warning systems. The text is aimed at decision-makers in the political arena, scientists, engineers and those responsible for public communication and dissemination of warnings.


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