Natural hazards management in Asia /

Natural disasters are more common now than they have been ever before. Globally, climates are changing and natural hazards are becoming routine. This book is a study of natural hazards and how they turn into disasters-with a focus on Asian countries. It takes a holistic view of the subject and discu...

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Main Authors: Pal, Indrajit (Author), Ghosh, Tuhin (Author)
Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA : SAGE Publications, Incorporated, 2018.
Edition:1st edition.
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