Dangerous Neighbors: Volcanoes and Cities Tapa dura - 2013

Paperback. Very Good.

Cambridge University Press, 2013-10-10. Hardcover. New. 1.7986 in x 22.9825 in x 15.3883 in.

Cambridge University Press, 2013. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Hard Cover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This fascinating book explores global examples of cities at risk from volcanoes, from Italy to New Zealand, providing historical and contemporary eruption case studies to illustrate volcanic hazards and cities' response efforts. A topic

Hardback. New. This fascinating book explores global examples of cities at risk from volcanoes, from Italy to New Zealand, providing historical and contemporary eruption case studies to illustrate volcanic hazards and cities' response efforts. A topical and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and future activity of these dangerous neighbors.

Hardback. New. This fascinating book explores global examples of cities at risk from volcanoes, from Italy to New Zealand, providing historical and contemporary eruption case studies to illustrate volcanic hazards and cities' response efforts. A topical and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and future activity of these dangerous neighbors.

Cambridge Univ Pr, 2013. Hardcover. New. 204 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches.

Cambridge University Press CUP , pp. 196 Index. Hardback. New.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

ISBN: 9781107039230
Cambridge University Press, 01 January 2013
Hardback, 185 pages
What are the real risks posed by a volcanic eruption near a city - what is fact and what is myth? How have volcanic eruptions affected cities in the past, and how can we learn from these events? Why do communities continue to develop in such locations, despite the obvious threat? In this fascinating book, Grant Heiken explores global examples of cities at risk from volcanoes, from Italy, the US, Mexico, Ecuador, The Philippines, Japan and New Zealand, providing historical and contemporary eruption case studies to illustrate volcanic hazards, and cities' efforts to respond to them, both good and poor. He shows that truly successful volcanic hazard mitigation cannot be accomplished without collaboration between experts in geology and natural hazards, public health, medicine, city and infrastructure planning, and civil protection. This is a topical and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and future activity… Leer más