Encyclopedia of Disaster Management: Volume V (Tsunami)
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Encyclopedia of Disaster Management: Volume V (Tsunami) by Alfred Scott
Tsunami is considered an epidemic natural disaster. The purpose of this multidisciplinary text is to present numerous researches regarding development and management methods required before and after tsunami. It is planned to circulate this research among the scientific society and decision makers for tsunami risk reduction. The presented chapters are professionally researched. The book provides readers with modern techniques for tsunami measurement using various methods and instruments such as paleotsunami, GPS buoy, ionospheric sounding, ocean bottom sensors, pre-tsunami alarm system and situation based numerical modeling. This book includes an analysis of various case studies from the Caribbean, Tamil Nadu and several other regions of the world. Furthermore, it classifies tsunamis regionally, locally, and globally, and highlights their respective immediate vicinity. It also includes the effects of tsunami on the surroundings and infrastructure. Finally, the book throws light on the importance of the medical response preparedness and consequences of the affected survivors.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781632392299 |
| ISBN 10 | 1632392291 |
| Title | Encyclopedia of Disaster Management: Volume V (Tsunami) |
| Author | Alfred Scott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Callisto Reference |
| Year published | 2015-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 246 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |