Rougier, Jonathan Editor Sparks, Steve Editor Hill, Lisa J. Editor mixed material bibliography Cambridge Cambridge University 2013 en English

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xi, 574 p. : Illust. ; 25 cm Assessment of risk and uncertainty is crucial for natural hazard risk management, facilitating risk communication and informing strategies to successfully mitigate our society's vulnerability to natural disasters. Written by some of the world's leading experts, this book provides a state-of-the-art overview of risk and uncertainty assessment in natural hazards. It presents the core statistical concepts using clearly defined terminology applicable across all types of natural hazards and addresses the full range of sources of uncertainty, the role of expert judgement and the practice of uncertainty elicitation. The core of the book provides detailed coverage of all the main hazard types and concluding chapters address the wider societal context of risk management. This is an invaluable compendium for academic researchers and professionals working in the fields of natural hazards science, risk assessment and management and environmental science and will be of interest to anyone involved in natural hazards policy. Natural Disasters Risk Assessment 363.34 9781107006195 e-Library Universitas Pertamina Be Global Leader 363.34 ROU r 2024/PUP/2016 Perpustakaan Universitas Pertamina 363.34 ROU r c.1 Risk_and_Uncertainty_Assessment_for_Natural_Hazards.jpg.jpg 848 2017-05-23 12:13:48 2018-07-23 10:49:08 machine generated Geophysical Engineering Geological Engineering Petroleum Engineering Chemistry Computer Science Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Logistics Engineering Management Communication Science