Examination of prolonged droughts and their subsequent effects on fire weather and agricultural food production.
The book addresses a wide range of extreme events and their systemic impacts:
Detailed analysis of floods (riverine and flash floods), intense precipitation, landslides, and coastal storm surges. Hydro-Meteorological Extremes and Disasters (Di...
Coverage of tropical cyclones (typhoons/hurricanes), heatwaves, cold spells, and convective storms.
– Proposes long-term planning models that align disaster management with "green growth" and sustainable development goals. Key Concepts Covered including their atmospheric and hydrological origins.
– Focuses on assessing exposure and identifying the socio-economic vulnerabilities of local communities and ecosystems.
– Explores practical strategies such as building resilient infrastructure and developing robust communication systems. Hydro-Meteorological Extremes and Disasters (Di...
– Introduces basic concepts of hydro-meteorological disasters, including their atmospheric and hydrological origins.