Global Volcanic Hazards and Risk

Description: Global Volcanic Hazards and Risk [Hardcover] Loughlin, Susan C.; Sparks, Steve; Brown, Sarah K.; Jenkins, Susanna F. and Vye-Brown, Charlotte Product Overview Originally prepared for the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, this is the first comprehensive assessment of global volcanic hazards and risk, presenting the state of the art in our understanding of global volcanic activity. It examines our assessment and management capabilities, and considers the preparedness of the global scientific community and government agencies to manage volcanic hazards and risk. Particular attention is paid to volcanic ash, the most frequent and wide-ranging volcanic hazard. Of interest to government officials, the private sector, students and researchers, this book is a key resource for the disaster risk reduction community and for those interested in volcanology and natural hazards. A non-technical summary is included for policy makers. Regional volcanic hazard profiles, with invaluable information on volcanic hazards and risk at the local, national and global scale, are provided online. This title is available as an Open Access eBook via Cambridge Books Online. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (July 24, 2015) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 408 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1107111757 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 52 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.8 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.94 x 11 inches Best Sellers Rank: #8,783,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #697 in Seismology #1,204 in Mineralogy (Books) #8,580 in Earth Sciences (Books) #697 in Seismology #1,204 in Mineralogy (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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