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American Institute of Physics The World At Risk Natural Hazards And Climate Change 1998 Edition by Rafael L. Bras G. Ronald Prinn
This proceedings volume emphasizes the link between climate change and natural hazards such as droughts flooding sea level rise and prolonged temperature extremes. Includes papers on such topics as: predicting hazards impacted by climate change outlining strategies for prevention and/or adaption to such hazards and the response of both engineering and governments. Atmospheric scientists and those involved in climate research and related policy making areas. Table of contents : Introduction - Natural Disasters and Climate Change; Impacts of Climate Change on Natural Phenomena; Modeling and Measurements; Industry Climate Change and Natural Disasters; Societal Responses to Global Climate and Natural Hazards; National Research Activities; Response of Nations