Geomorphic Hazards - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471962139 ISBN 13 : 9780471962137

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

The assessment, perception, communication and management of geomorphic hazards is an emergent field which combines the insights of geomorphology with those of risk studies. A geomorphic hazard is defined as occurring wherever landform change adversely affects the geomorphic stability of a site and also produces adverse socio-economic impacts. The types of geomorphic hazards discussed in this book include accelerated soil erosion, desertification, floods, landslides, seismicity, soil salinization, thermokarst erosion and volcanic eruptions. The examples are drawn from Algeria, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, the Philippines and Russia.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book examines geomorphic hazards, land form changes that adversely affect the geomorphic stability of a site or produces adverse socioeconomic impacts. These hazards include floods, landslides, seismicity, soil erosion and volcanic eruption.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471962139
• ISBN 13: 9780471962137
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 218
• Éditeur: Slaymaker Olav
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible