Introduction to Natural Hazards and Disasters

By Robinson Bird

A natural hazard refers to a naturally occurring phenomenon that has the potential to adversely affect the environment or pose risks to human well-being. They can be either geophysical or biological. Geological and meteorological phenomena such as wildfires, earthquakes, and droughts are classified as geophysical hazards. Biological hazards encompass a diverse array of diseases, infections, and infestations. A natural disaster is the manifestation of a natural hazard that has already occurred. It denotes a specific event that transpires over a relatively short duration. The process of recognizing various types of hazards is termed hazard analysis, and it plays a crucial role in mitigating the risks associated with disasters or hazards. The topics included in this book on natural hazards and disasters are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It includes topics that deal with the basic to the most complex concepts and approaches of this area. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and facilitate the growth of the discipline.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FH64VPRS
• ISBN13: 9798888361986
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Larsen and Keller Education
• Length: 245 Pages