{"product_id":"9781119217718","title":"Earth's Natural Hazards and Disasters","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAGU Advanced Textbooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEarth's Natural Hazards and Disasters\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBethany D. Hinga\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Earth Sciences \/ Geology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural hazards are present in every part of planet Earth. Sometimes a natural event – such as extreme weather, a volcanic eruption, earthquake or disease outbreak – turns into a disaster for humans, the environment, and the economy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarth’s Natural Hazards and Disasters \u003c\/i\u003eis a textbook for undergraduates that challenges students to think critically about disasters. It explains the science behind natural events and explores how to understand risk and prepare for disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this volume:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers hazards in the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the science of hazards in accessible terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed case studies of specific disasters for each type of natural event\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores data-based risk mitigation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the roles of scientists, public officials, and the general public in hazard management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eos.org\/editors-vox\/foundations-in-hazards-and-disasters-for-undergraduate-students\"\u003eLearn more about this book in a Q\u0026amp;A with the author.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBethany D. Hinga, \u003c\/b\u003eUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 April 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Geophysical Union\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119217718\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e544\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379791589516,"sku":"9781119217718","price":132.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119217718.jpg?v=1780177019","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119217718","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}