Natural Hazards Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Reduction

• Other Authors: Simão Antunes do Carmo, José (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2018
• Subjects: Geology & the lithosphere; flood, climate change, simulation, gis, gender, tourism
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This book addresses different aspects of natural hazards and vulnerabilities, with a focus on prevention and protection. It consists of nine chapters, five on flood events addressing vulnerabilities, risk assessments, impacts, sensitivity analyses, and mitigation measures, two on climate change and...