Early warning

This book presents a selection of examples and experiences of disaster reduction that responds to the need for identifying good practices and sharing experiences and information, identified by many - including Governments - during the preparatory process

'Natural hazards and disasters' emphasizes earth and atmospheric hazards that appear suddenly or rapidly, without significant warning. The text further discusses ways to prevent or mitigate the damage caused by natural hazards, providing students with the

The recent tsunami in the Indian Ocean has caused considerable seismic unrest, this volume focuses on exposing the coastal vulnerability of the area. This global concern is all the more prevalent since the Hyogo Declaration at Kobe, Japan in January 2005

This initiative has provided an overall integrated framework for strengthening early warning systems in the Indian Ocean, and has been focusing on key components that include core system implementation, integrated risk management, public awareness and

Although DSS is a natural phenomenon that has affected Northeast Asia for thousands of years, it has occurred more frequently in the past 50 years. Its geographic coverage has expanded and the intensity of damage increased largely because of continued

This book offers a comprehensive account of early warning systems developed for hydro-meteorological disasters such as floods, storms, etc. and for geological disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic activity or mountain hazards. One major theme is the

This Guide has been created to provide advice on useful strategies for implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA).

Physical processes related to floods. Prehistoric and historic floods. Floods: case studies. Geomorphological and environmental questions related to floods. Statistical analysis of floods. Statistical analysis and forecasting. The predictability and