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John Clague & Duane DeVecchio
Natural Hazards [EPUB ebook]
Earth’s Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes

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Natural Hazards focuses on hazards as the interface between humanity and its needs for space and resources, as well as on the ongoing geologic processes of Earth and features many new Canadian examples and discussions while retaining the best U.S. and international illustrations. The third Canadian edition strikes an ideal balance between the scientific and the human aspects of natural hazards, combining basic scientific principles within a solid social framework.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 513 ● ISBN 9781351978217 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2016 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 4996990 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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