Natural Hazards Analysis

Natural Hazards Analysis
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 314
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ISBN-10 : 9781420070408
ISBN-13 : 1420070401
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Download or read book Natural Hazards Analysis written by John Pine and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-10-22 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizes Resilient Policies, Rather Than Rigid PhilosophyEconomic and environmental consequences of natural and man-made disasters have grown exponentially during the past few decades. Whether from hurricanes, chemical spills, terrorist incidents, or other catastrophes, the negative impacts can often be felt on a global scale. Natural Hazards Ana


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