Natural hazards : earth's processes as hazards, disasters, and catastrophes

For classes in Natural Hazards in the disciplines of Geology, Environmental Science, and Oceanography. A text for non-science majors, this excellent resource for Earth science classes provides information that will better educate students about hazardous Earth processes, equipping them to make important decisions that can affect their lives as well as the environment in general. - Fundamental principles - Introduced in Chapter 1 and revisited in each chapter. - Gives students a framework for the text. - Comprehensive format - Applied to each chapter. - Enables students to know what to expect from each chapter, allowing them to anticipate the sections they will encounter. Aids instructors in preparing lecture notes. - Broad coverage of many hazards in any geographic area - Includes earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, landslides, and more. - Gives both students and instructors information-packed chapters that are relevant to their everyday lives. - Human interaction with hazards - Given in-depth treatment. - Emphasizes for students the relevance of real-life events, making the learning process more interesting. - Case studies - Includes accounts of actual hazards and their results. -