Hazard Risk ManagementEconomic Theory & ResearchPopulation PoliciesThis paper provides empirical estimates of the impacts of natural disasters on different forms of capital (with a focus on human and intangible capital and natural capital), and on real gross domestic product per capita. The types of...
This type protects you from any damage done to your vehicle that’s out of your control and doesn’t involve a collision. This includes natural disasters, fires or explosions, vandalism, theft, damage upon impact of colliding with an animal, falling objects and shattered windows or windshield. ...
On the basis of the external hazard index (H ex), Raeq activities, and annual effective dose rates for organs (H organ), the natural radioactivity of cement samples is not greater than the recommended values in the established standards and hence safe for use in building constructions and ...
The unique terrain characteristics of a particular landscape are derived from DEM, which are responsible for initiation and development of ephemeral gullies. As the topographic features of an area significantly influences on the erosive power of the water flow, it is an important task the extraction...
Each year they cause hundreds of drowning deaths and tens of thousands of rescues on beaches worldwide and are therefore the leading deadly hazard to recreational beach users. The broad definition above masks considerable natural variability in terms of rip current occurrence in time and space, ...
Disasters are increasing around the world. Children are greatly impacted by both natural disasters (forces of nature) and man-made (intentional, accidental) disasters. Their unique anatomical, physiological, behavioral, developmental, and psychological..
Volcanic eruptions are a natural hazard, but they can be mitigated by careful monitoring and planning. Volcanologists can monitor volcanoes for signs of activity, and they can issue warnings to people who live in the area. Governments can also develop plans for evacuating people and responding to...
Such programs can cover a variety of employee training courses, depending on the specific needs of an organization and the industry in which it operates. Some common focus areas include: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ...
The six types of asbestos are chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, anthophyllite, tremolite, & actinolite. Learn about their characteristics and health risks.
Also known as a mass movement of landmass, Rocks, rubble, etc. A landslide is called an avalanche. It is a kind of "mass movement" which refers to the movement of any kind of mass, soil or rock under gravity. This is a natural hazard and can be catastrophic if the damage is large...