Natural Hazards and Disasters, 2005 Hurricane Edition

by Hyndman, Donald; Hyndman, David

• ISBN13: 9780495112105
• ISBN10: 0495112100
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-21
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

Written by a son-father team of prominent geologists, David and Donald Hyndman, 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 latest scientific research related to these topics. "Case in Point" boxes generate discussion of individual cases to natural hazard processes and principles. The authors reinforce the need to become informed citizens and make educated living decisions. Students will find a balanced coverage of North American natural hazards, including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and volcanic eruptions. These hazards are illustrated using numerous four-color photos and diagrams. This new updated edition features a new chapter that extensively covers the devastating 2005 hurricane season, providing an in-depth look at the causes and effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Plate Tectonics and Physical Hazards

Earthquakes and Earthquake Waves

Earthquake Prediction and Tectonic Environments

Tsunami

Volcanoes: Materials, Hazards, and Eruptive Mechanisms

Volcanoes: Types, Behavior, and Risks

Landslides

Sinkholes, Land Subsidence, and Swelling Soils

Climate and Weather Related To Hazards

Streams and Flood Processes

Floods and Human Interactions

Waves, Beaches, and Coastal Erosion

Hurricanes and Nor'easters

Thunder Storms and Tornadoes

Wildfires

Impact of Asteroids and Comets

The Future: Where Do We Go From Here?

The Hurricanes of 2005

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