Natural and Technological Hazards in Urban Areas Assessment, Planning and Solutions

• Tác giả: George D Bathrellos, Konstantinos G Chousianitis, Hariklia D Skilodimou, Charalampos Vasilatos
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• ISBN-13: 978-3036563961
• ISBN-13: 978-3036563978
• ISBN: books978-3-0365-6396-1
• Thông tin xuất bản: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Mô tả vật lý: 1 electronic resource (260 p.)
• Bộ sưu tập: Tài liệu truy cập mở
• ID: 373164
• Chủ đề: 1. dissemination; 2. early warning; 3. emergency management; 4. landslide monitoring; 5. Research & information: general

Tóm tắt

Natural hazard events and technological accidents are separate causes of environmental impacts. Natural hazards are physical phenomena active in geological times, whereas technological hazards result from actions or facilities created by humans. In our time, combined natural and man-made hazards have been induced. Overpopulation and urban development in areas prone to natural hazards increase the impact of natural disasters worldwide. Additionally, urban areas are frequently characterized by intense industrial activity and rapid, poorly planned growth that threatens the environment and degrades the quality of life. Therefore, proper urban planning is crucial to minimize fatalities and reduce the environmental and economic impacts that accompany both natural and technological hazardous events.