The Mathematics of Natural Catastrophes

The Mathematics of Natural Catastrophes

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Book Info
Discusses natural catastrophes, focusing on the mathematical aspects of these phenomena. Provides a practical guide to the treatment of the diverse issues covered, ranging from hazard warning and forecasting, to risk criteria, and economic loss estimation. DLC: Natural disasters--Mathematical models.

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"This is a unique book about natural catastrophes, focusing on the mathematical aspects of these phenomena. Although academic in style and didactic in purpose, this book is practical in the treatment of the diverse issues covered, which range from hazard warning and forecasting, to risk criteria, and economic loss estimation. This book should be of value to all those with an educational or professional interest in natural catastrophes."--BOOK JACKET.

The Mathematics of Natural Catastrophes,Gordon Woo,World Scientific Publishing Company,1860941826,Applied,Disaster Relief Services,Emergency management,Mathematical models,Mathematics,Mathemical models,Natural Disasters,Science/Mathematics,Earth Sciences,Mathematics for scientists & engineers,Social impact of disasters

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