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Conference NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Risk Assessment as a Basis for Elaboration of Recommendations for Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophies (2007 : Chisinau, Moldova)

Title Risk assessment as a basis for the forecast and prevention of catastrophies / edited by Ion Apostol [and others].

Publication Info. Amsterdam, Netherlands ; Washington, DC : IOS Press, [2008]
©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 277 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics, 1874-6276 ; v. 35
NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics ; v. 35. 1874-6276
Note "Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Risk Assessment as a Basis for Elaboration of Recommendations for Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophies, Chisinau, Moldova, 25-27 April 2007"--Title page verso.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Title page; Redaction Committee; Preface; Contents; Earthquake Loss Modelling for Seismic Risk Management; Analysis of Vrancea Seismic Source Based on Seismological Records; Seismotectonic Conditions and Seismic Risk for Cities in Georgia; Earthquake Scenarios for the Microzonation of Sofia; Earthquakes and the Vulnerability of Industries -- A Concept for the German Mining Industry; Main Foundations of Ecological Safety of Environment and Residents in an Area Influenced by Tailing Deposits of Radioactive Waste.
Summary Increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters in the Republic of Moldova, limited resources for prevention and mitigation of their impact, has increased the level of vulnerability of the population. This publication discusses theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in the area of natural and anthropogenic disasters.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Environmental risk assessment -- Congresses.
Environmental risk assessment.
Natural disasters -- Forecasting -- Congresses.
Natural disasters -- Forecasting.
Natural disasters.
Natural disasters -- Prevention -- Congresses.
Natural disasters -- Prevention.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Conference papers and proceedings.
Conference papers and proceedings.
Added Author Apostol, Ion.
Other Form: Print version: NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Risk Assessment as a Basis for Elaboration of Recommendations for Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophies (2007 : Chișinău, Moldova). Risk assessment as a basis for the forecast and prevention of catastrophies. Amsterdam, Netherlands ; Washington, DC : IOS Press, ©2008 (DLC) 2008922181
ISBN 9781607503163
1607503166
9781441601452 (electronic book)
1441601457 (electronic book)
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9781586038441