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Introduction to Natural Disasters,
Edition 1Editors: By Saeid Eslamian, PhD, Mousa Maleki and Faezeh Eslamian, Ph.D., CEP,
Publication Date:
01 Sep 2026
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Introduction to Natural Disasters is a succinct and accessible textbook that provides a thorough understanding of the various natural disasters that occur around the world. It emphasizes real-world examples and case studies from different regions and time periods. By examining past disasters and their aftermath, it offers insight into the measures taken to mitigate future risks. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters worldwide and climate change and urbanization exacerbating existing risks, this book functions as a timely guide into disaster preparation, response and recovery. This textbook covers a wide range of disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. It encompasses the scientific aspects of natural disasters as well as their societal, economic, and environmental impacts. Each chapter delves into the causes, characteristics, and effects of a specific type of disaster, offering a holistic view of these catastrophic events. The initial chapters of the book explore the concept and classification of natural hazards and disasters, following which it moves into describing hydro-meteorologic disasters, wildland fires, climate change and natural and man-made hazards. The closing chapters focus on risk assessment and modeling, disaster preparedness, emergency response and recovery and reconstruction. This is a useful resource for undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in the fields of geology, meteorology, emergency management, environmental sciences, geography, civil engineering, water resources and natural resources. It is also intended as a guide for professionals working in disaster management, environmental consulting, hazard modeling and risk assessment. Introduction to Natural Disasters contains illustrative figures and case studies to further dive into specific topics and contains PowerPoint Slides and self-assessment quizzes for students and instructors.
Key Features
- Provides readers with a thorough understanding of the various natural disasters that occur around the world
- Cover a wide range of disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions
- Delves into real-world examples and case studies from different regions
- Offers online support including PowerPoint Slides for qualified instructors and self-assessment quizzes for students
About the author
By Saeid Eslamian, PhD, Distinguished Full Professor, Disaster Relief: Resilient and Sustainable Water Resources, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran; Mousa Maleki, Isfahan University of Technology, USA and Faezeh Eslamian, Ph.D., CEP,, Project Manager, GHD, Quebec, Canada
1. Concepts and Classifications of Natural Hazards and Disasters
2. Physical Geology and Tectonic Hazards
3. Hydro-Meteorologic Hazards
4. Wildland Fires
5. Climate Change and Natural Hazards
6. Technological and Man-made Hazards
7. Risk Assessment and Modeling
8. Disaster Preparedness
9. Emergency Response
10. Recovery and Reconstruction
11. International Approaches
12. Special Topics and Future Directions
2. Physical Geology and Tectonic Hazards
3. Hydro-Meteorologic Hazards
4. Wildland Fires
5. Climate Change and Natural Hazards
6. Technological and Man-made Hazards
7. Risk Assessment and Modeling
8. Disaster Preparedness
9. Emergency Response
10. Recovery and Reconstruction
11. International Approaches
12. Special Topics and Future Directions
ISBN:
9780443292149
Page Count:
200
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Students in undergraduate courses on Natural Disasters