Geographical Information Systems in Assessing Natural Hazards
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Author
Contributions
- Guzzetti, Fausto - Contributor
Publication
1995 - Springer Netherlands, Dordrecht, Netherlands
Language
English
Word Count
89,000 words, Guess
Page Count
356 pages
Physical Format
Electronic resource
Identifiers
- Internet Archivegeographicalinfo00alex
- ISBN-109048145619
- ISBN-109401584044
- ISBN-139789048145614
- ISBN-139789401584043
and 4 more
- OCLC Control Number851388460
- Better World Books9789048145614
- Better World Books9789401584043
- Open LibraryOL27040939M
Classifications
- DDC551.4
- LCCGB1001-1199.8
- LCCGB3-5030
Description
The 16 contributions to Geographical Information Systems in Assessing Natural Hazards report on GIS investigations into landslides, floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and groundwater pollution hazards. Current methods for predicting extreme events are critically discussed, the emphasis being on the intrinsic complexity of this type of operation, requiring many spatial data, long historical records and sound models of the physical processes involved. Within this context, the potentials and limitations of GIS are addressed in terms of data acquisition, spatial data structures and modelling for simulation of the causal phenomena. Geographic Information Systems in Assessing Natural Hazards will help investigators in both public and private institutions to evaluate the actual effectiveness of GIS in coping with natural disasters, and to develop new strategies for projects aimed at the assessment and mitigation of the effects of such catastrophic events.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research -- 5
Other Editions
- Geographical Information Systems in Assessing Natural Hazards
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