This book provides a detailed introduction to natural disasters and the ways in which they have had and continue to have, profound effects on human society. Natural Disasters: A Reference Handbook surveys the impact of these events on human civilization. The opening chapter provides a general history and background of the major types of natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, severe storms, and forest fires. The information presented in this introduction allows the reader to better understand current issues, problems, and solutions related to natural disasters discussed…mehr
This book provides a detailed introduction to natural disasters and the ways in which they have had and continue to have, profound effects on human society. Natural Disasters: A Reference Handbook surveys the impact of these events on human civilization. The opening chapter provides a general history and background of the major types of natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, severe storms, and forest fires. The information presented in this introduction allows the reader to better understand current issues, problems, and solutions related to natural disasters discussed in subsequent chapters. The book covers the role of natural disasters in human life from earliest recorded history (and, to some extent, even earlier) to the present day. It provides an extensive variety of resources that encourage readers to learn more about the topics discussed. The book is intended for readers in the late middle school to high school age range, as well as adults who may have a special interest in the subject.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
David E. Newton holds a BA in chemistry, an MA in education from the University of Michigan, and an EdD in science education from Harvard University.
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Preface 1 Background and History Natural Disasters in Human History Earthquakes Significant Earthquakes in History Important Earthquakes in U.S. History Tsunamis Volcanic Eruptions Significant Volcanic Eruptions in History Volcanic Eruptions in the United States Extreme Weather Tornadoes Hurricanes Typhoons and Cyclones Floods Floods in Recorded History Floods in the United States Forest Fires Other Types of Natural Disasters Mass Wasting Drought and Famine Limnic Eruptions Sinkholes The Genesis of Natural Disasters Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions Facts about Earthquakes The Genesis of Earthquakes The Genesis of Severe Storms Tornadoes Hurricanes References 2 Problems Controversies and Solutions The Impact of Human Activities on Natural Disasters Earthquakes Problems Solutions Sinkholes Landslides Problems Solutions Forest Fires Problems Solutions Floods Problems Solutions Drought Problems Solutions Extreme Weather and Climate Change Climate Change Extreme Weather Other Natural Disasters Preparation and Recovery Warning Systems Recovery Conclusion References 3 Perspectives Who Is Pele: A Native Hawaiian Perspective by Wendy Awai-Dakroub Unnatural Disasters by Trudy E. Bell Understanding the Communication Gaps between Disaster Prediction and Public Response by Sean Ernst Red Tide: The Insidious Killer by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 by Madeline Clark Frank After the Disaster: What Are the Next Steps? by Eloise Merrifield Pele Says Hello by Chloe Olewitz Some Confessions of a Lifelong Storm Chaser by Lane Ponsart 4 Profiles American Red Cross Americares Disaster Research Center (University of Delaware) Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Federal Emergency Management Agency Tetsuya Fujita (1920-1998) Landslides Hazards Program Giuseppe Mercalli (1850-1914) National Integrated Drought Information System Natural Hazards Center (University of Colorado) Christopher G. Newhall (1948-) Office of Wildland Fire Charles F. Richter (1900-1985) Seismological Society of America Stephen Self (1946-) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) World Weather Attribution Zhang Heng (78-139 ce) Reference 5 Data and Documents Data Table 5.1 Deadliest Tornadoes in U.S. History Table 5.2 Costliest Tornadoes in U.S. History since 1950 Table 5.3 Highest-Recorded Tsunami Water Height (meters) Table 5.4 Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters: Summary Stats 2017 Table 5.5 Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters: Summary Stats 1980-2017 Table 5.6 Recent Changes in Earthquake Activity in Selected States Table 5.7 Seventy-Eight-Year List of Severe Weather Fatalities Documents Albers v. County of Los Angeles (1965) Landslide Loss Reduction (1989) Florida Statute 501.160 (1993) Floodplain Management Strategies (2005) California Constitution (Article 1 Section 19) (2008) Alfredo Mejia v. Citizens Property Insurance Corp (2014) Ladra v. New Dominion LLC (2015) Earthquake Safety Checklist (2017) Assembly Bills 1857 and 2681 (California) (2018) International Tsunami Warning System (2018) National Landslide Preparedness Act (2017-2018) Measurement Scales (current) Summary of the California Emergency Services Act (2018) 6 Resources Introduction Books Journals and Articles Reports Internet Books on Specific Natural Disasters 7 Chronology Glossary Index About the Author
Preface 1 Background and History Natural Disasters in Human History Earthquakes Significant Earthquakes in History Important Earthquakes in U.S. History Tsunamis Volcanic Eruptions Significant Volcanic Eruptions in History Volcanic Eruptions in the United States Extreme Weather Tornadoes Hurricanes Typhoons and Cyclones Floods Floods in Recorded History Floods in the United States Forest Fires Other Types of Natural Disasters Mass Wasting Drought and Famine Limnic Eruptions Sinkholes The Genesis of Natural Disasters Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions Facts about Earthquakes The Genesis of Earthquakes The Genesis of Severe Storms Tornadoes Hurricanes References 2 Problems Controversies and Solutions The Impact of Human Activities on Natural Disasters Earthquakes Problems Solutions Sinkholes Landslides Problems Solutions Forest Fires Problems Solutions Floods Problems Solutions Drought Problems Solutions Extreme Weather and Climate Change Climate Change Extreme Weather Other Natural Disasters Preparation and Recovery Warning Systems Recovery Conclusion References 3 Perspectives Who Is Pele: A Native Hawaiian Perspective by Wendy Awai-Dakroub Unnatural Disasters by Trudy E. Bell Understanding the Communication Gaps between Disaster Prediction and Public Response by Sean Ernst Red Tide: The Insidious Killer by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 by Madeline Clark Frank After the Disaster: What Are the Next Steps? by Eloise Merrifield Pele Says Hello by Chloe Olewitz Some Confessions of a Lifelong Storm Chaser by Lane Ponsart 4 Profiles American Red Cross Americares Disaster Research Center (University of Delaware) Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Federal Emergency Management Agency Tetsuya Fujita (1920-1998) Landslides Hazards Program Giuseppe Mercalli (1850-1914) National Integrated Drought Information System Natural Hazards Center (University of Colorado) Christopher G. Newhall (1948-) Office of Wildland Fire Charles F. Richter (1900-1985) Seismological Society of America Stephen Self (1946-) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) World Weather Attribution Zhang Heng (78-139 ce) Reference 5 Data and Documents Data Table 5.1 Deadliest Tornadoes in U.S. History Table 5.2 Costliest Tornadoes in U.S. History since 1950 Table 5.3 Highest-Recorded Tsunami Water Height (meters) Table 5.4 Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters: Summary Stats 2017 Table 5.5 Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters: Summary Stats 1980-2017 Table 5.6 Recent Changes in Earthquake Activity in Selected States Table 5.7 Seventy-Eight-Year List of Severe Weather Fatalities Documents Albers v. County of Los Angeles (1965) Landslide Loss Reduction (1989) Florida Statute 501.160 (1993) Floodplain Management Strategies (2005) California Constitution (Article 1 Section 19) (2008) Alfredo Mejia v. Citizens Property Insurance Corp (2014) Ladra v. New Dominion LLC (2015) Earthquake Safety Checklist (2017) Assembly Bills 1857 and 2681 (California) (2018) International Tsunami Warning System (2018) National Landslide Preparedness Act (2017-2018) Measurement Scales (current) Summary of the California Emergency Services Act (2018) 6 Resources Introduction Books Journals and Articles Reports Internet Books on Specific Natural Disasters 7 Chronology Glossary Index About the Author
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